Title :
Relative-intensity-noise transfer in forward-pumping Raman
Author :
Martinelli, C. ; Lorcy, L. ; Mongardien, D. ; Bayart, D.
Author_Institution :
Res. & Innovation Dept., Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, Marcoussis
Abstract :
Forward-Raman-pump-to-signal RIN transfer using a Raman fiber laser pump is measured and analyzed. For the first time, we point out the necessity of considering the polarization dependence of Raman gain in the RIN transfer calculation
Keywords :
Raman lasers; fibre lasers; laser noise; light polarisation; optical fibre communication; optical pumping; Raman fiber laser pump; Raman gain; forward-pumping Raman; polarization dependence; relative-intensity-noise transfer;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2005. ECOC 2005. 31st European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Glasgow
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-543-1
