• DocumentCode
    1746294
  • Title

    Inline loopbacks for improved OSNR and reduced double Rayleigh scattering in distributed Raman amplifiers

  • Author

    Fludger, C.R.S. ; Handerek, V. ; Jolley, N. ; Mears, R.J.

  • Author_Institution
    Nortel Networks, UK
  • Volume
    1
  • fYear
    2001
  • fDate
    17-22 March 2001
  • Abstract
    We present a novel transmission system configuration, using passive components in a loopback topology, to improve counter-pumped distributed Raman amplification. This improves system performance, reduces double Rayleigh scattering and increases the efficiency of pump usage.
  • Keywords
    Raman lasers; Rayleigh scattering; laser noise; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre communication; optical pumping; topology; OSNR; counter-pumped distributed Raman amplification; distributed Raman fibre amplifiers; double Rayleigh scattering; inline loopbacks; loopback topology; passive components; pump usage; reduced double Rayleigh scattering; system performance; transmission system configuration; Attenuation; Optical fiber cables; Optical noise; Optical pumping; Optical receivers; Optical scattering; Raman scattering; Rayleigh scattering; Signal to noise ratio; Stimulated emission;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
  • Conference_Location
    Anaheim, CA, USA
  • Print_ISBN
    1-55752-655-9
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    927868