This research investigates the effectiveness of various chromatic dispersion compensation (CDC) techniques, particularly numerical methods, in a Dual Polarization-Return to Zero-Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DP-RZ-QPSK) optical transmission system. The primary goal is to evaluate how these techniques can mitigate distance penalties and improve the bit error rate (BER), a critical metric for the reliability of optical communication systems.

The study compares optical and electronic compensation scenarios, analyzing parameters such as launch power, Q factor, and bit error rates. Results indicate that electronic compensation offers superior quality and transmission distance performance. However, it requires a higher launch power (4 dBm) than optical compensation. This trade-off between power consumption and performance must be carefully considered in practical applications.

As symbol rates increase, the study finds that tolerance to chromatic dispersion decreases, leading to a reduction in the quality factor and maximum range. This highlights the importance of developing more advanced CDC techniques to address the challenges posed by higher-speed transmission. Despite these limitations, electronic compensation remains a promising solution for high-speed optical transmission due to its flexibility and adaptability.

The study concludes that the maximum reach achievable with electronic compensation is 4000 km at a 12 dB Q factor. This result demonstrates the potential of electronic CDC to enable long-haul optical communication systems with high data rates. However, further research is needed to explore the limitations of electronic compensation and develop more efficient and power-efficient algorithms.