Title :
Some schemes for controlling gain dynamics of EDFA chains in wavelength-routed optical networks
Author :
Chaitanya, P. V N Krishna ; Datta, Debasish
Author_Institution :
Schlumberger Ltd., France
Abstract :
This paper presents a study on gain dynamics of EDFA chains in long-haul optical networks along with candidate solutions to alleviate the adverse effects caused by EDFA gain fluctuations and the corresponding results.
Keywords :
optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre networks; routing protocols; wavelength assignment; EDFA chains; gain dynamics; long-haul optical networks; wavelength-routed optical networks; Delay; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Fluctuations; Optical attenuators; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; Optical pumping; Optical saturation; Optical switches; Steady-state;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Networks and Telecommunication Systems (ANTS), 2009 IEEE 3rd International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
New Delhi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5989-6
DOI :
10.1109/ANTS.2009.5409889
