Approaching the non-linear Shannon limit

Andrew D. Ellis; Jian A. Zhao; David Cotter

doi:10.1109/JLT.2009.2030693

Approaching the non-linear Shannon limit

Andrew D. Ellis, Jian A. Zhao, David Cotter

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Abstract

We review the recent progress of information theory in optical communications, and describe the current experimental results and associated advances in various individual technologies which increase the information capacity. We confirm the widely held belief that the reported capacities are approaching the fundamental limits imposed by signal-to-noise ratio and the distributed non-linearity of conventional optical fibres, resulting in the reduction in the growth rate of communication capacity. We also discuss the techniques which are promising to increase and/or approach the information capacity limit.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	423-433
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Lightwave Technology
Volume	28
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/JLT.2009.2030693
Publication status	Published - 15 Feb 2010

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information rates
modulation coding
non-linear optics
wavelength division multiplexing

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