OFDM for next generation optical communication systems

Jean Armstrong

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Abstract

A number of different forms of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) have recently been developed for application in a range of optical systems. In this presentation the key differences between these are explained. Analytical techniques developed for conventional optical modulation formats cannot always be applied successfully to optical OFDM. For example, in calculating the effect of nonlinearities in OFDM, the overall shrinkage or rotation of the constellation may be a significant effect. Depending on the properties of phase noise, the distortion caused may be easily corrected in the digital section of the OFDM receiver. copyright (c) 2008 IEICE.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 7th International Conference on the Optical Internet, COIN 2008
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Event2008 7th International Conference on the Optical Internet, COIN 2008 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 14 Oct 200816 Oct 2008

Publication series

Name2008 7th International Conference on the Optical Internet, COIN 2008

Conference

Conference2008 7th International Conference on the Optical Internet, COIN 2008
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period14/10/0816/10/08

Keywords

  • Digital modulation
  • Nonlinearity
  • Optical OFDM
  • Phase noise

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