Apparatus and method for Raman gain control
US7586671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/1305
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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 control the Raman gain based upon power measurements at one end of the transmission fiber.
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