Optimization of Generation and Detection of WDM Signals with Advanced Modulation Formats

This paper presents optimal generation and detection of wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) signals with advanced modulation formats. We investigate the relative phase alignment between phase modulation and data bits for chirped return-to-zero (CRZ) signals, and the frequency offset between the RZ carrier and various optical filters for vestigial side band (VSB)-RZ signals.