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Optical amplifier with damped relaxation oscillation

US6943939B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2002
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/2231
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical amplifier with damped relaxation oscillation. A large distance between mirrors in a VLSOA increases damping for the relaxation oscillation. Alternatively, a feedback loop damps out relaxation oscillations.

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