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Optical amplifier for amplifying multi-wavelength light

US6738184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2001
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/094011
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical signals (multi-wavelength light) are guided to an EDF. The EDF is supplied with pump light generated by a first and a second pump light sources. Dummy light is generated by a dummy light source and supplied to the EDF. The wavelength of the dummy light is shorter than a wavelength range in which the optical signals are allocated.

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