Title :
Multicore EDFA for space division multiplexing
Author :
Tsuchida, Yukihiro ; Maeda, Kumiko ; Sugizaki, Ryuichi
Author_Institution :
FITEL Photonics Lab., Furukawa Electr. Co., Ltd., Chiba, Japan
fDate :
June 30 2013-July 4 2013
Abstract :
Amplification characteristics of MC-EDFA are reviewed. Applicability to future network is evaluated by utilizing core-pumping configuration. In addition, cladding-pumping configuration, which has possibilities for reducing power consumption and downsizing, is demonstrated.
Keywords :
erbium; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre cladding; optical pumping; power consumption; space division multiplexing; cladding-pumping configuration; core-pumping configuration; multicore EDFA; power consumption; space division multiplexing; Crosstalk; Gain; Multicore processing; Noise measurement; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber communication; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference held jointly with 2013 International Conference on Photonics in Switching (OECC/PS), 2013 18th
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
