Statistical Evaluation of Nonlinear Distortion using the Multi-Canonical Monte Carlo Method and the Split Step Fourier Method

In high powered dense wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) systems with low chromatic dispersion, four-wave mixing (FWM) can prove to be a major source of noise. The MultiCanonical Monte Carlo Method (MCMC) and the Split Step Fourier Method (SSFM) are combined to accurately evaluate the probability density function of the decision variable of a receiver, limited by FWM. The combination of the two methods leads to more accurate results, and offers the possibility of adding other optical noises such as the Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) noise.

Authors:

• Ioannis Neokosmidis
• Nikos Gkekas
• Thomas Kamalakis
• Thomas Sphicopoulos

Keywords:

• Monte Carlo
• Nonlinear optics
• optical crosstalk
• Wavelength-division Multiplexing (WDM).

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