Title :
Applications of Raman amplification in 1.3-μm WDM systems
Author :
Hansen, Per B. ; Stentz, Andrew ; Nielsen, Torben N.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Properties of Raman amplifiers and applications to 1.3-μm wavelength transmission systems are discussed. The recent advent of high-power pump sources make Raman amplifiers a realistic device with attractive properties such as good noise performance and, very importantly, wavelength flexibility
Keywords :
Raman lasers; laser noise; laser transitions; optical communication equipment; optical fibre amplifiers; optical pumping; wavelength division multiplexing; 1.3 mum; 1.3-μm WDM systems; 1.3-μm wavelength transmission systems; Raman amplification; Raman amplifiers; good noise performance; high-power pump sources; wavelength flexibility; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Frequency estimation; High power amplifiers; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Raman scattering; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
84-89900-14-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.1998.731181
