Title :
Advances in Amplification Technology for the Agile Optical Network
Author :
Cowle, Gregory J ; Bolshtyansky, Maxim
Author_Institution :
JDSU, Opt. Commun., Eatontown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The evolution of optical amplifier technology and functionality are described, as designs have merged with novel network functionality and requirements of the Agile optical network.
Keywords :
optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; Agile optical network; amplification technology; optical amplifier technology; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Integrated optics; Optical amplifiers; Optical control; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical pumping; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528643
