Abstract

The operation of a polarization-mode dispersion monitor insensitive to chromatic dispersion is demonstrated at $40\mathrm{G}\text{bits}/\mathrm{s}$. The high-speed processing device is based on the Kerr effect and provides an optical power output as a reading of differential group delay. The monitor is compatible with return-to-zero modulation formats at data rates in excess of $40\mathrm{G}\text{bits}/\mathrm{s}$ and does not require the use of high-data-rate electronics.

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