In-service crosstalk monitoring for dense space division multiplexed multi-core fiber transmission systems

2017 
We present in-service inter-core crosstalk monitoring for MCF transmission systems. We transmit 54-WDM PDM-16QAM signals over 111.6-km 32-core DSDM transmission line incorporating cladding-pumped 32-core MC-EYDFA, and demonstrate −30 dB crosstalk monitoring without affecting transmission performance.
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