Title :
Equalizing the fiber attenuation in L and L+ band using Raman amplification for DWDM applications
Author :
Rosolem, J.B. ; De Barros, M.R.X. ; Juriollo, A.A. ; Rocha, M.L. ; Horuchi, M.R.
Author_Institution :
CPqD Telecom & IT Solutions, Campinas, Brazil
Abstract :
We have demonstrated a simple way to equalize fiber attenuation in L and L+ bands using Raman amplification. We have obtained attenuation equalization better than 0.25 dB over the L and L+ bands using DS Fiber.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; multiwave mixing; optical communication equipment; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre dispersion; stimulated Raman scattering; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM; L bands; L+ bands; Raman amplification; dispersion shifted fibers; distributed Raman gain; fiber attenuation equalising; four-wave mixing; nonlinear effects; Attenuation; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber polarization; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 2003. IMOC 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7824-5
DOI :
10.1109/IMOC.2003.1242636
