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Recent Progress in Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement

Published

Author(s)

Kent B. Rochford, Paul Leo, D Peterson, Paul A. Williams

Abstract

Measurement of polarization mode dispersion (PMD) spans from precise component characterization of differential group delay (DGD) to system characterization of mean DGD and dynamic PMD properties. We describe recent advances and issues in these varied measurements, and describe work to estimate the rate and duration of PMD-induced system outages.
Proceedings Title
Proc., 16th Intl. Conf. on Optical Fiber Sensors
Conference Dates
October 13-17, 2003
Conference Location
Nara, JA

Keywords

differential group delay, polarization mode dispersion (PMD)

Citation

Rochford, K. , Leo, P. , Peterson, D. and Williams, P. (2003), Recent Progress in Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement, Proc., 16th Intl. Conf. on Optical Fiber Sensors, Nara, JA (Accessed April 18, 2024)
Created October 1, 2003, Updated January 27, 2020