Chromatic dispersion monitoring technique based on chirped pilot tones

We report on a chromatic dispersion monitoring technique using a direct detection of high-speed chirped pilot tones. Unlike the previously proposed monitoring technique using amplitude-modulated (AM) and phase-modulated (PM) pilot tones, the proposed technique can discriminate the sign of accumulated dispersion. The results show that the performance of this technique could not be seriously deteriorated by polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) and self-phase modulation (SPM) since the tone frequency was small (∼2 GHz).     

Improved chromatic dispersion monitoring technique

We consider and investigate an improved chromatic dispersion monitoring method using two RF tones with an inserted dispersion offset. This improved technique can be used to monitor both the positive and negative accumulated dispersion caused by optical fibers as well as other optical components in optical networks. We experimentally demonstrate that the monitoring range of the improved technique can be greater than 1150 ps/nm and the monitoring sensitivity better than 0.064 dB/ps/nm by selecting appropriate RF frequencies and dispersion offsets. Our investigations reveal that the RF modulation index should be greater than 10% but less than 20% so as to acquire a large monitoring range with a small power penalty. We also examine the CD monitoring errors caused by polarization mode dispersion (PMD) and self-phase modulation, and show that the use of a dispersion offset can effectively reduce the PMD-induced monitoring errors.     

Theoretical analysis and experimental verification of a cost-effective chromatic dispersion monitoring method in a 40-Gb/s optical fiber communication system

A cost-effective technique for in-service chromatic dispersion monitoring in a 40-Gb/s optical communication system is proposed. Microwave devices are adopted to detect the electrical power of a specific frequency band. A simplified theoretical model is proposed and discussed focusing on the relationship between electrical power and chromatic dispersion at different frequency bands. The dynamic monitoring of chromatic dispersion is achieved using devices such as PIN detector, microwave amplifier, narrow-band microwave filter, and electrical power detector. The maximum detectable chromatic dispersion is 130 ps/nm and a resolution of 5.2 ps/nm/dB has been achieved in the frequency band centered at 12 GHz.     

Optical monitoring of PMD accumulation on a Pol-MUX phase-modulated signal using degree-of-polarization measurements

We experimentally demonstrate a chromatic dispersion insensitive monitoring technique for monitoring of polarization mode dispersion and time misalignment in a 80 Gbit/s polarization-multiplexed return-to-zero differential phase-shift-keying (Pol-MUX RZ-DPSK) signal using a polarimeter and degree-of polarization (DOP) measurements. This technique is modulation format independent (i.e., applicable to both the phase- and amplitude-modulated data) and capable of measuring the fast change of polarization effects caused by vibration or other fast disturbances in the fiber link. We show that the monitored DOP of this signal decreases by 10.8% with differential group delay of 0-12 ps and decreases by 20% with a maximum misalignment of 12.5 ps between two orthogonally polarized RZ-DPSK channels. These measurements are less sensitive to chromatic dispersion of 0-400 ps/nm.     

基于异步延迟采样的光通信性能监测方法

基于异步延迟采样和人工神经网络统计学习提出了一种光通信性能监测方法。通过对高速光信号进行异步延迟采样,获得信号二维幅度直方图,然后提取其中特征参数并对人工神经网络进行训练,最后以人工神经网络的预测输出实现对光信号损伤的监测。构建10 Gb/s非归零码开关键控,40 Gb/s光学双二进制码和归零码差分移相键控光通信仿真系统,并对光信噪比、色散和偏振模色散损伤进行监测。仿真结果表明,所提方法对被监测光信号的速率、码型调制格式透明,可同时准确监测多种并存的传输损伤,损伤参数监测误差小于5%。该方法具有电域处理带宽要求低、采样机制简单的特点,适用于分布式在线光性能监测。     

Novel method for fiber chromatic dispersion measurement based on microwave photonic technique

In this letter,we propose and demonstrate a simple and novel method for fiber chromatic dispersion(CD) measurement based on microwave photonic technique.The radio frequency(RF) signal is modulated simultaneously on two light-waves with different wavelengths,and the light-wave carrying RF signals transmit through the dispersive medium under test.CD can be obtained by monitoring the power changing of the interference RF signals after photo detector.The CD values of the single-mode and dispersion compensation fibers are both measured within the wavelength range from 1 525 to 1 605 nm,which verifies the feasibility of this method.     

奶牛场氨排放特征的光谱检测

为实现奶牛场氨气减排,改善生态环境,需要在线监测氨挥发浓度并准确揭示氨排放特征。采用开放式可调谐半导体激光吸收光谱 (TDLAS) 技术设计了开放式氨气在线监测系统,结合反演式气体扩散技术开展相关研究,于2013年秋季和冬季在保定市某奶牛厂进行了氨排放浓度在线监测和排放特征分析工作。监测结果表明,秋季氨气浓度峰值为6.11×10-6%,冬季氨气浓度峰值为6.56×10-6%,氨浓度具有日变化趋势,基本呈白天浓度低,夜晚浓度高的特点。由反演气体扩散模型得到秋冬季氨排放特征,氨排放峰值均出现在中午,秋季氨排放速率为1.48～130.6 kg/head/hr,冬季氨排放速率为0.004 5～43.32 kg/head/hr,秋季的排放速率高于冬季,说明奶牛场尺度下的氨排放存在一定的季节性差异。该方法可以有效获得大范围、高灵敏、免采样、快速气体排放特征结果,为奶牛厂的氨排放监测和科学养殖提供技术支持。     

Quasi-phase-matched gratings printed by all-optical poling in polymer films

The all-optical poling technique permits polar orientation of molecules. For efficient poling of thin films the relative phases, amplitudes, and polarizations of the two interfering beams must be controlled. We present an original stable one-arm interferometer that is specific to the recording of two-color interference. It relies on the index dispersion of optical glasses. This interference technique permits true real-time nonperturbative monitoring of the polar orientation process and easy all-optical poling of thin-film materials without the need for phase control. This new configuration opens the door to the realization of customized phase-matched wave-guided frequency-conversion devices for the near infrared.     

Fast and accurate group delay ripple measurement technique for ultralong chirped fiber Bragg gratings

A simple and very precise group delay ripple (GDR) measurement technique for linearly chirped fiber Bragg gratings (CFBGs) is proposed. It is based on real-time optical Fourier transformation of an ultrashort pulse directly induced by the CFBG dispersion. We have experimentally demonstrated highly accurate characterization of the GDR profile of a commercial 10-m-long CFBG with a dispersion of +2000 ps/nm, having achieved a remarkably small standard deviation in our measurements of about 4 ps over a bandwidth of 28 nm. The proposed method has the unique potential to provide real-time GDR monitoring (in the MHz range) by use of commercially available high-speed sampling electronics.     

Fiber chromatic dispersion measurement by using a novel RF spectrum phase detection method based on DSP

In this paper, a novel chromatic dispersion (CD) measuring method based on a novel RF spectrum phase detection technique is proposed, this is performed using in-band tone monitoring RF, electrically down-converted to direct current (DC) or a low intermediate-frequency (IF) of less than 1 MHz through electronic mixing with local oscillator (LO). We theoretically and experimentally demonstrated the CD measurement for CD components (etc. fiber). The method can support any CD range measuring with good accuracy through adjusting RF frequency.     

Dispersion of birefringence and differential group delay in polarization-maintaining fiber

We present an interferometric technique for measurement of the dispersion of birefringence in polarization-maintaining fibers. The approach yields measurements over a broad spectral range from analysis of single interferograms obtained in a tandem inteferometer. The technique is demonstrated to measure first-, second-, and third-order dispersion of the differential propagation constant, corresponding to differential group delay (DGD) and its dispersion to second order; measurements are immune to asymmetry in the interferomgram that is being processed. The technique is further applied to measurement of the temperature dependence of DGD and its first-order dispersion.     

Two-stage adaptive PMD compensation experiment for 10-Gb/s optical communication system

We report the adaptive compensation experiment of polarization mode dispersion (PMD) for 10-Gb/s non return-to-zero (NRZ) and return-to-zero (RZ) optical communication systems using a two-stage PMD compensator and the monitoring technique based on degree of polarization (DOP) feedback-signals. The DOP monitor has its advantages of bit-rate independent and modulation format independent. The two-stage compensator has the capacity of compensation for the first- and second-order PMD. The compensated differential group delay (DGD) is up to 80 ps, and compensated principal state of polarization rotation rate is 20 ps. The time used for compensation is less than 1 second.     

Method for measuring the frequency shifts of interference maxima in monitoring of dispersion media: Theory,implementation, and prospects

A theory and implementation of the approach to reconstruction of inhomogeneities in dispersion media, based on measuring the frequency shifts of interference maxima (FSIMs) of wave field, are reported. The possibilities of the new approach are compared with the potential of the conventional technique, which is based on measuring the propagation times of pulsed signals. Specific methods for measuring FSIMs in time-dependent media are described, and the noise immunity of these methods is evaluated. The reconstruction (via FSIM monitoring) of typical oceanic inhomogeneities is described and analyzed. Possible applications of this approach in the infra- and ultrasonic ranges are shown.     

Simultaneous measurements of non-linear coefficient, zero-dispersion wavelength and chromatic dispersion in dispersion-shifted fibers by four-wave mixing

We report on a new simple technique for the simultaneous measurement of non-linear coefficient, zero-dispersion wavelength, and chromatic dispersion in dispersion-shifted fibers based on partially degenerated four-wave mixing. Both zero-dispersion wavelength and chromatic dispersion of the dispersion-shifted fibers can be measured with high accuracy. The experiment results of two dispersion-shifted fibers will be presented and the technique for obtaining accurate chromatic dispersion and zero-dispersion wavelength will also be discussed.     

Time-domain Fourier optics for polarization-mode dispersion compensation

We report on a novel technique to compensate for all-order polarization-mode dispersion. By means of this technique, based on a suitable combination of phase modulation and group-velocity dispersion, we compensated for as much as 60 ps of differential group delay that affected a 10-Gbit/s return-to-zero data stream.     

Air-dispersion measurement by second-harmonic heterodyne interferometry

Interferometers with long optical paths in air usually require knowledge and control of air dispersion. In addition, the measurements at several wavelengths and the dispersion properties of air allow errors caused by air turbulence to be compensated for. An innovative technique for air-dispersion measurement is described for long-baseline ground-based stellar interferometers. The technique combines second-harmonic interferometry and heterodyne detection to permit high-resolution measurement even for low optical powers. Experimental results show measurements of air dispersion in good agreement with the values predicted from the Edlén equation.     

Dispersion induced power fading for radio frequency signals and its application for fast online PMD and CD monitoring

We derive the expressions for the power fading including first-order polarization mode dispersion (PMD), chromatic dispersion, chirp parameter as well as polarization-dependent chromatic dispersion (PCD), which is dependent on the angle of precession of output state of polarization around the PMD vector. From the expression for radio frequency (RF) signals power fading, we get the average power fading for chromatic dispersion, chirp parameter, first-order PMD and PCD for both double sideband (DSB) modulation and single sideband (SSB) modulation. We also demonstrate a fast PMD and chromatic dispersion monitoring technology with reduced polarization-dependent gain. The measured results agree well with theoretical analysis. PACS 42.81.-i; 42.81.Gs; 42.30.Lr     

光子晶体光纤色散的无量纲化计算方法

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A novel low power chromatic dispersion monitoring technique employing SOA spectral shift

A novel approach for online chromatic dispersion monitoring by use of the spectral shift in the semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. Power on the long-wavelength side of the signal through the SOA is extracted for measuring the dispersion characteristics. Keeping a constant input power of 0 dBm, the experimental result shows that the ratio of the filtered power to the total power decreased by 10 dB when the introduced dispersion reaches ±700 ps/nm.     

An FDTD Analysis of Nonlinear Photonic Crystal Waveguides

We present a modelling technique for analyzing dispersion characteristics of nonlinear photonic crystal waveguides. This technique combines the nonlinear finite-difference time-domain method, based on the numerical simulation of oscillating dipole radiation, with the super cell approach and the periodic boundary conditions. The technique presented makes it possible to calculate the dispersion characteristics of Kerr-like nonlinear photonic crystals waveguides made by removing some scatterers. A numerical tool based on this technique can be used to design various components for integrated optical circuits.