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Abstract
In a few-mode fiber-based mode division multiplexing system, the different modes as distinct channels suffer from discrepant mode-dependent loss, leading to an intensive channel power imbalance and large bit error. The few-mode erbium-doped fiber amplifier (FM-EDFA) enables mode power regulation to ensure high-quality long-distance transmission. In this paper, we propose an FM-EDFA for long-haul equalization with a core and cladding hybrid pump structure. The particle swarm optimization is applied to determine the multilayered erbium ions doping profile. Based on the profile, targeted compensation for high-order modes with high loss is realized to mitigate the power difference in long-distance transmission. Compared with the single pump selection, the differential modal gain reduces from 6.553 dB to 1.239 dB in the hybrid pump with a 1000 km multistage amplification and transmission. We provide new ideas for loss compensation and power balance in long-distance transmission. This method has the ability of dynamic power adjustment while keeping the design simple.
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