title: Dispersion management for wavelength-division-multiplexed soliton transmission.
abstract: Residual frequency shifts that are due to two-soliton collisions in stepwise exponentially dispersion-tapered fiber are calculated. Two-step dispersion profiles to minimize the frequency shifts and associated timing jitter are specifically identified. These profiles will improve the performance of wavelength-division-multiplexed soliton systems and permit operation with longer amplifier spans over an increased bandwidth.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Forysiak
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Devaney
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Doran