Statistical Assessment of System Margin in Metro Networks Impaired by PDL
Publication Date: 4/3/2025
Event: OFC 2025
Reference: M3F.5: 1-3, 2025
Authors: Enrico Miotto, Politecnico di Torino, Consortium GARR; Andrea DAmico, NEC Laboratories America, Inc.; Renato Ambrosone, Politecnico di Torino; Francesco Aquilino, LINKS Foundation; Stefano Straullu, LINKS Foundation; Vittorio Curri, Politecnico di Torino
Abstract: We experimentally justify the need of analyzing stochastic PDL insertion inboptical metro network nodes. Consequently, we assess conservative OSNR margin comparingdifferent approaches to the case with maxwellian-distributed PDL, through Monte Carlo simulation.
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