42.6Gb/s RZ-ASK transmission over 2500km using quasi-lossless transmission spans

Abstract

Here, for the first time, we experimentally demonstrate optical data transmission through such quasi-lossless fibre spans, which provide an entirely different nonlinear propagation regime to conventionally EDFA/Raman amplified systems. We demonstrate 42.6 Gb/s transmission over 2500 km of SMF-28 with an 82 km span length, and investigate the optimisation of the system in terms of launch power and nonlinear tolerance. Our results show the first ever data transmission experiment using an ultra-long Raman laser to provide quasi-lossless conditions in the transmission fibre. For a span length of 82 km we have shown 2500 km transmission over SMF-28 fibre at 42.6 Gb/s. Our quasi-lossless configuration had 6 dB lower optimum power and improved nonlinear tolerance compared with a conventional EDFA only system.

Additional Information: CLEO 2009, Munich (DE), 14-19 June 2009.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Raman lasers, amplitude shift keying, data communication, laser beam applications, optical fibre communication, optical fibre losses, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
ISBN: 9781424440795
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2019 11:06
Date Deposited: 25 Aug 2010 10:42
Published Date: 2009-06-14
Authors: Barker, L.
El-Taher, Atalla
Alcon-Camas, M.
Ania-Castañón, Juan D.
Harper, Paul

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