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Enabler of large raman gain on small effective area fibers

US6618191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/2916
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for transporting an optical signal is provided comprising at least two sections of optical fiber, a directional wavelength selector positioned between the at least two sections of optical fiber wherein the directional wavelength selector selectively blocks wavelengths propagating in a reverse direction, and a pump light emitting device optically coupled to the optical fiber.

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