Channel impulse response equalization scheme based on particle swarm optimization algorithm in mode division multiplexing

Abstract

Mode division multiplexing (MDM) technique has been introduced as a promising solution to the rapid increase of data traffic. However, although MDM has the potential to increase transmission capacity and significantly reduce the cost and complexity of parallel systems, it also has its challenges. Along the optical fibre link, the deficient characteristics always exist. These characteristics, damage the orthogonality of the modes and lead to mode coupling, causing Inter-symbol interference (SI) which limit the capacity of MDM system. In order to mitigate the effects of mode coupling, an adaptive equalization scheme based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has been proposed. Compared to other traditional algorithms that have been used in the equalization process on the MDM system such as least mean square (LMS) and recursive least squares (RLS) algorithms, simulation results demonstrate that the PSO algorithm has flexibility and higher convergence speed for mitigating the effects of nonlinear mode coupling.