Title :
Low-loss polarisation-independent dynamic gain-equalisation filter
Author :
Frisken, S. ; Abakoumov, D. ; Bartos, A.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Technol., NSW, Australia
Abstract :
A novel dynamic gain equalisation filter is described. Extinction tuning is by variable Faraday rotator. Wavelength tuning is by temperature control of a waveplate. It is suitable for active gain control of optically amplified systems.
Keywords :
Faraday effect; equalizers; light polarization; optical communication equipment; optical filters; optical rotation; optical tuning; wavelength division multiplexing; active gain control; dynamic gain equalisation filter; extinction tuning; low-loss polarisation-independent dynamic gain-equalisation filter; optically amplified systems; temperature control; variable Faraday rotator; wavelength tuning; waveplate; Birefringence; Electromagnetic wave polarization; Electromagnets; Magnetic separation; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber filters; Optical fiber polarization; Optical filters; Optical polarization; Tuning;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868301
