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Method and apparatus to perform lumped raman amplification

US6456425B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2210/258
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus to amplify an optical signal is described. A first filter splits an optical signal into a first and second parts. A first raman amplifier amplifies the first part. A second raman amplifier amplifies the second part. A combiner combines the amplified first and second parts.

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