This document summarizes a study on using return-to-zero (RZ) pulse modulation and dispersion compensation techniques in dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems. The study designs an 8-channel DWDM system using RZ pulse modulation at 2.5 Gbps over 100km of single-mode fiber. Dispersion compensation fiber is placed before the transmission fiber to reduce dispersion effects. Simulation results show that the RZ modulation technique offers improved eye diagrams, higher Q-factors, lower bit error rates, and broader transmitted spectra compared to non-return-to-zero modulation, indicating better performance for long-haul optical communication networks.