Title :
Raman-induced gain distortions in double-pumped parametric amplifiers
Author :
Boggio, J. M Chavez ; Moro, S. ; Myslivets, E. ; Windmiller, J.R. ; Alic, N. ; Radic, S.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of California, San Diego, CA
Abstract :
Raman-induced gain distortions in broadband (pump separations of 132 and 155 nm) double-pumped parametric amplifiers are theoretically and experimentally analyzed. A gain profile possessing 100 nm of 3 dB ripple and 140 nm of 4.7 dB ripple is demonstrated.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; laser beams; nonlinear optics; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre polarisation; optical parametric amplifiers; optical pumping; Raman-induced gain distortions; broadband separation; double-pumped parametric amplifiers; gain profile possessing; nonlinear polarization; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical amplifiers; Optical distortion; Optical fiber devices; Optical filters; Optical pumping; Optical sensors; Polarization; Stimulated emission; (060.4370) Nonlinear optics, fibers; (190.4410) Nonlinear optics, parametric processes;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
