Capacity increases obtained extending the transmission bandwidth in optical communication systems

TL;DR

Extending the transmission bandwidth in optical communication systems can significantly boost throughput despite nonlinear effects, making it a promising approach for future high-capacity networks.

Contribution

This paper analyzes the benefits of increasing optical fiber bandwidth, highlighting its potential to enhance system capacity even with nonlinear impairments.

Findings

Bandwidth extension improves throughput despite Kerr nonlinearity.

Inter-channel stimulated Raman scattering does not negate bandwidth benefits.

Increasing bandwidth is the most promising solution for capacity growth.

Abstract

The potential benefits of extending the optical fibre transmission bandwidth are studied. Even in the presence of Kerr nonlinearity and inter-channel stimulated Raman scattering, increasing the usable optical fibre bandwidth appears to be the most promising solution to increase system throughput.