High-order modulation for optical fiber transmission

Matthias Seimetz (auth.)9783540937708, 3540937706

Catering to the current interest in increasing the spectral efficiency of optical fiber networks by the deployment of high-order modulation formats, this monograph describes transmitters, receivers and performance of optical systems with high-order phase and quadrature amplitude modulation. In the first part of the book, the author discusses various transmitter implementation options as well as several receiver concepts based on direct and coherent detection, including designs of new structures. Hereby, both optical and electrical parts are considered, allowing the assessment of practicability and complexity. In the second part, a detailed characterization of optical fiber transmission systems is presented, regarding a wide range of modulation formats. It provides insight in the fundamental behavior of different formats with respect to relevant performance degradation effects and identifies the major trends in system performance.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xx
Front Matter….Pages 13-13
Introduction….Pages 1-12
Transmitter Design….Pages 15-57
Receiver Configurations….Pages 59-118
Effort Comparison….Pages 119-124
Front Matter….Pages 125-125
System Simulation Aspects….Pages 127-141
Fiber Propagation Effects….Pages 143-154
Back-to-Back and Single-Span Transmission….Pages 155-205
Multi-Span Long-Haul Transmission….Pages 207-226
Performance Trends….Pages 227-237
Back Matter….Pages 1-12