System for amplifying optical signals
US7215836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S2301/04
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is in the field of distributed Raman amplification for digital and analog transmission applications and other applications, e.g., instrumentation and imaging applications, including HFC-CATV applications. In particular, the invention uses a high power broadband source of amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) as the Raman pump source for improved system performance. The invention also includes methods for constructing such a high-power broadband Raman pump.
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