The nonlinear Shannon limit and the need for new fibres

A.D. Ellis*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputConference publication

Abstract

This paper will review the current understanding of the so called nonlinear Shannon limit, and will speculate on methods to approach the limit through new system configurations, and increase the limit using new optical fibres.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNonlinear optics and applications VI
EditorsBenjamin J. Eggleton, Alexander L. Gaeta, Neil G. Broderick
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)978-0-8194-9126-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2012
EventNonlinear Optics and Applications VI - Brussels, Belgium
Duration: 16 Apr 201218 Apr 2012

Publication series

NameSPIE proceedings
PublisherSPIE
Volume8434
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNonlinear Optics and Applications VI
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityBrussels
Period16/04/1218/04/12

Bibliographical note

A. D. Ellis, "The nonlinear Shannon limit and the need for new fibres", Nonlinear Optics and Applications VI, 84340H; 2012.

Copyright (2012) Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.928093

Keywords

  • capacity limit
  • nonlinear optics
  • optical communications

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