Gain distribution characterization of discrete fiber Raman amplifiers using optical time domain reflectometry

Gain distribution characterization of discrete fiber Raman amplifiers by optical time domain reflectometry is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. Gains of up to /spl sim/20 dB were characterized and present good agreement with simulations.

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Published inConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO '03 p. 2 pp.
Main Authors de Matos, C.J.S., Taylor, J.R.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2003
Subjects
Distributed amplifiers
Optical attenuators
Optical fiber amplifiers
Optical filters
Optical pumping
Optical saturation
Reflectometry
Semiconductor optical amplifiers
Stimulated emission
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Summary:Gain distribution characterization of discrete fiber Raman amplifiers by optical time domain reflectometry is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. Gains of up to /spl sim/20 dB were characterized and present good agreement with simulations.
ISBN:1557527482
9781557527486