A conclusive analysis of a variety of optical transmission systems is presented. The influence of absorption losses, mode partition noise and dispersion on the properties of optical communication systems is discussed. Formulas for the maximum attainable bit rate distance product with respect to the limiting mechanisms are derived and evaluated. A comparison of the calculated values with experimental results of existing systems is given.
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