Induced mode mixing in SDM optical communications for reduced computation complexity

Miri Blau, Dan M. Marom

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Abstract

As widely discussed in literature, space domain multiplexing (SDM) signal evolution in fiber transmission is determined by the coupling mechanism between the guided modes. In this paper we demonstrate the advantages of distributed mode mixing in SDM fiber, and introduce a novel, low loss and compact mode scrambler for efficient strong mixing. The mode scrambler is optimized to have minimum loss and maximum inter-mode crosstalk by spatial phase elements, and designed to be printed directly on fiber tip.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509021529
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Jan 2017
Event2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016 - Eilat, Israel
Duration: 16 Nov 201618 Nov 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering, ICSEE 2016
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityEilat
Period16/11/1618/11/16

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Keywords

  • Fiber optics and optical communications
  • Space Division Multiplexing

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