Signal propagation in Space-Division Multiplexed (SDM) systems in the linear regime is
dominated by the effects of modal dispersion (MD) and mode-dependent loss (MDL). While …

We examine the scalability of Stokes vector modulation (SVM) to higher-dimensional Stokes
spaces in order to decrease the energy consumption of optical links. We propose and study …

Fiber-based optical communication networks are reaching a point where the capacity
required on a single link can significantly exceed the capacity of a single-mode fiber, and at …

We generalize the density-matrix formalism to provide a simple and unified framework for
the study of modal dispersion (MD), mode-dependent loss (MDL) and noise in mode …

The use of multidimensional modulations can significantly reduce the energy consumption
of optical networks. In this invited paper, we review the essentials of Mode Vector …

Borrowing methodology from quantum mechanics, we propose and develop a density-matrix
formalism for modal coupling and dispersion in mode-division multiplexing communications …

Based on some general properties of the Gell-Mann operators, we establish systematic
connections between the density-matrix formalism and the Stokes formalism for modal …

We propose a density-matrix-formalism based scheme to study polarization mode
dispersion (PMD) monitoring and compensation in optical fiber communication systems …

Modal dispersion characterization of multimode optical fibers can be performed using the
recently proposed mode-dependent signal delay method. This method consists of sending …

Polarimetric direct-detection receivers can retrieve amplitude and phase information sent
jointly over the components of a spatial superchannel. Exploiting the interdependence of …