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Apparatus and method for Raman gain spectral control

US7440164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2003
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/302
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention pertains to optical fiber transmission systems, and is particularly relevant to optical transport systems employing Raman optical amplifiers. In particular the invention teaches an apparatus and method to provide initial tuning of a Raman pump module. In the present invention, improvements to Raman gain control are taught in order to provide for an advantageous Raman gain spectral profile.

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