title: Coherent crosstalk impairments in polarization multiplexed transmission due to polarization mode dispersion.
abstract: Coherent crosstalk mechanisms induced by polarization mode dispersion in polarization multiplexed fiber transmission are examined by systems experiments, analysis and supporting modeling. Primary mechanisms include destructive interference, edge effects, and beat effects, leading to pulse distortion and to bit-error-rate penalties. Rules of thumb for tolerable crosstalk levels are developed.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kogelnik