摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce disadvantages and problems associated with polarization dependent effects of a polarization multiplexed optical signal through polarization scrambling. <P>SOLUTION: A method for detecting polarization scrambling of a polarization multiplexed optical signal comprises receiving a polarization multiplexed optical signal associated with an optical network. The polarization multiplexed optical signal includes a scrambled polarization orientation. The polarization orientation is scrambled according to a scrambling frequency. The method further comprises receiving a polarization signal indicating the polarization scrambling of the received optical signal. The method additionally comprises descrambling the optical signal according to the polarization scrambling as indicated by the polarization signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |