Abstract
We derive closed-form expressions depending on a single fitting parameter for performance prediction of WDM PM-QPSK long-haul uncompensated transmission. Besides general properties, we demonstrate that nonlinear penalty is always equal to 1.76 dB.
© 2011 Optical Society of America
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