Power-efficient 100 Gb/s transmission over transoceanic distance using 8-dimensional coded modulation

We demonstrate 100Gb/s 8D coded modulation transmission over 9,750 km with record high power efficiency as defined by the ratio of capacity-distance product to the total amplifier output power.

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