Simultaneous Turbulence Mitigation and Mode Demultiplexing using one MPLC in a Two-Mode 200-Gbit/s Free-Space OAM-Multiplexed Link

We experimentally utilize a multi-plane light convertor (MPLC) for simultaneous orbital-angular-momentum (OAM) mode demultiplexing and turbulence-induced crosstalk mitigation. Results show up to 15-dB reduction of crosstalk in a two-mode 200-Gbit/s OAM-multiplexed link.

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