Optics Express

Abstract

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) can provide electronic dispersion compensation of optical paths. However, it requires a high bias to convert bipolar electrical signals to unipolar optical signals, so is inefficient in optical power for a given electrical signal to noise ratio. We present a novel method of transmitting OFDM signals over multimode fibers that increases electrical SNR by 7 dB for a given optical power. Using simulations, we show a 1.8 dB sensitivity benefit over 10 Gbit/s NRZ (Non-Return to Zero) and demonstrate compensation of intermodal dispersion in a 300-m multimode fiber that cannot support NRZ.

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