Experimental Probing and Modeling of the PDL Impact on the Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Andrea D’Amico, Giacomo Borraccini, Stefano Straullu, Francesco Aquilino, Stefano Piciaccia, Alberto Tanzi, Gabriele Galimberti, Vittorio Curri
Abstract
The PDL impact upon the OSNR is systematically probed in an experimenttal setup using coherent optical technology for the first time. Extending the observation through a Monte Carlo analysis, the PDL-induced OSNR penalty is modeled.
Topics & Concepts
Monte Carlo methodSignal-to-noise ratio (imaging)Noise (video)Computer scienceSIGNAL (programming language)Electronic engineeringSignal processingOpticsPhysicsTelecommunicationsEngineeringMathematicsArtificial intelligenceStatisticsProgramming languageImage (mathematics)RadarOptical Network TechnologiesAdvanced Photonic Communication SystemsPhotonic and Optical Devices