When conventional amplifiers are used to amplify optical signals, deterioration in signal quality is theoretically unavoidable. Future high-capacity photonic network systems will need higher signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) because their capacity is limited by noise from optical amplifiers. While this PM is of no consequence to many phase-insensitive applications, phase-s nsitive processes can be affected. PSAs are typically employed in either a. Phase-sensitive amplifiers (PSAs) have unique properties that allow them to break the 3-dB quantum limit of the optical amplifier noise figure, as well as provide the phase regeneration leading to suppression of frequency and timing jitters in optical transmission lines [2,3]. Optics Express, 31(22): 36603-36614. When citing this work, cite the original published paper.