Title :
Optimizing Raman/EDFA hybrid amplifier based on dualorder stimulated Raman scattering of a single pump
Author :
Li, Zhaohui ; Wen, Yang Jing ; Yu, Changyuan ; Rong, Weifeng ; Wang, Yixin ; Cheng, Tee Hiang
Author_Institution :
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Abstract :
Based on dual-order stimulated-Raman-scattering of single pump laser, hybrid Raman/EDFA is realized by introducing Erbium doped fiber (EDF) within the span. Gain and noise performance can be improved by optimizing the position of EDF.
Keywords :
Doped fiber amplifiers; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Laser excitation; Laser noise; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical noise; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Raman scattering; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431295
