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Polarization-mode dispersion measurement using a six-state RF phase-shift technique for high spectral efficiency
Published
Author(s)
Paul A. Williams, Jonathan D. Kofler
Abstract
We demonstrate record spectral efficiency for RF phase shift measurement of differential group delay and principal states of polarization. Unaveraged uncertainty is below 40 fs in 4.92 GHz bandwidth. Uncertainties and measurement procedures are detailed.
Proceedings Title
Tech. Dig., Optical Fiber Communication Conf. (OFC)
Williams, P.
and Kofler, J.
(2004),
Polarization-mode dispersion measurement using a six-state RF phase-shift technique for high spectral efficiency, Tech. Dig., Optical Fiber Communication Conf. (OFC), Los Angeles, CA, USA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=31479
(Accessed October 21, 2025)