Title :
New class of continuous wave parametric amplifiers
Author :
Radic, S. ; McKinstrie, C.J. ; Chraplyvy, A.R. ; Raybon, G. ; Centanni, J.C. ; Jorgensen, C.G. ; Brar, K. ; Headley, C.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A new class of optical fiber parametric amplifier is demonstrated. Modulational instability coupling between optical pumps operating in the anomalous and normal dispersion regimes is used to achieve broad, flat CW parametric gain in excess of 40 dB.
Keywords :
optical fibre dispersion; optical parametric amplifiers; optical pumping; stability; 40 dB; anomalous dispersion regimes; continuous wave parametric amplifiers; flat CW parametric gain; modulational instability coupling; normal dispersion regimes; optical fiber parametric amplifier; optical pumps; Nonlinear optics; Optical amplifiers; Optical coupling; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical pumping; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036764
