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Composite optical amplifier

US6490077B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2000
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/50
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical signal amplifier includes a Raman fiber amplifier and a semiconductor optical amplifier. The Raman fiber amplifier utilizes pump radiation to amplify the optical signal resulting in an amplified optical signal. The semiconductor optical amplifier receives the amplified signal amplifying the amplified signal resulting in a twice amplified signal.

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