Comparison of polarization mode dispersion emulators

• Published in: Journal of lightwave technology Vol. 19; no. 12; pp. 1872 - 1881
• Main Authors: Lima, I.T., Khosravani, R., Ebrahimi, P., Ibragimov, E., Menyuk, C.R., Willner, A.E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY IEEE 01.12.2001; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Birefringence; Circuit properties; Computer science; Criteria; Devices; Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits; Electronics; Emulation; Emulators; Exact sciences and technology; Exact solutions; Fibers; Frequency; Integrated optics. Optical fibers and wave guides; Mathematical analysis; Optical and optoelectronic circuits; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Polarization; Polarization mode dispersion; Systems, networks and services of telecommunications; Telecommunications; Telecommunications and information theory; Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments); Optical polarization; Optical telecommunication; Optical fiber communication; Emulator; Modal dispersion; Comparative study; Polarization mode
• ISSN: 0733-8724; 1558-2213
• DOI: 10.1109/50.971679

We analyze polarization mode dispersion (PMD) emulators comprised of a small number of sections of polarization-maintaining fibers with polarization scattering at the beginning of each section. Unlike previously studied devices, these emulators allow the emulation of a whole ensemble of fibers. We derive an analytical expressions and determine two main criteria that characterize the quality of PMD emulation. The experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical predictions.