Three-mode multi/demultiplexing experiment using PLC mode multiplexer and its application to 2+1 mode bi-directional optical communication

Abstract

We demonstrate an optical three-mode multi/demultiplexing experiment without MIMO signal processing using two PLC mode multiplexers and a 10m rectangular core fiber. 3×10Gbps NRZ signals were transmitted in the fiber with a 1dB OSNR penalty.