DocumentCode
872764
Title
Semiconductor laser optical amplifiers for use in future fiber systems
Author
O´Mahony, M.J.
Author_Institution
British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK
Volume
6
Issue
4
fYear
1988
fDate
4/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
531
Lastpage
544
Abstract
The application of semiconductor laser amplifiers to long-wavelength optical fiber systems is discussed. The basic equations defining laser amplifier characteristics are presented together with experimental results. Linear and nonlinear modes of operation are considered; the former includes use as an optical gain block, a linear repeater, and a preamplifier, while the latter includes use as a bistable element, an electrically controlled optical switch, and an injection-locked amplifier
Keywords
optical fibres; semiconductor junction lasers; bistable element; electrically controlled optical switch; injection-locked amplifier; laser amplifier characteristics; linear repeater; optical fiber systems; optical gain block; preamplifier; semiconductor laser amplifiers; Fiber lasers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Laser modes; Optical amplifiers; Optical bistability; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fibers; Semiconductor lasers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0733-8724
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/50.4035
Filename
4035
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