Demonstration of sliding-filter-controlled soliton transmission at 20 Gbit/s over 14 Mm

Soliton transmission of a 20 Gbit/s time/polarisation multiplexed signal over 14 Mm path in a recirculating loop with 46.3 km amplification span has been demonstrated using the sliding-filter soliton control technique. Demultiplexing was achieved by using a polarisation-insensitive electroabsorption modulator.