Question

What is different in case of cross-phase modulation from self-phase modulation?

a.

Overlapping but same pulses

b.

Overlapping but distinguishable pulses

c.

Non-overlapping and same pulses

d.

Non-overlapping but distinguishable pulses

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Answer: (b).Overlapping but distinguishable pulses

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