Optimized 4 and 8 Dimensional Modulation Formats for Variable Capacity in Optical Networks

Michael E. Reimer, Shahab Oveis Gharan, Andrew D. Shiner, Maurice O’Sullivan

Optical Fiber Communication Conference · 2016 · 32 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

We present enhanced modulation formats optimized for nonlinear performance over a range of spectral efficiency. Maximum transmission distance is improved by > 600 km at PM-8QAM capacity and by > 3500 km at PM-BPSK rates.

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