Optical waveguides – Directional optical modulation within an optical waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Directional optical modulation within an optical waveguide
C385S129000, C359S341100, C359S341300, C359S341330, C359S342000, C359S349000, C372S006000, C372S023000, C372S092000, C372S097000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10632779
ABSTRACT:
The invention is in the field of distributed Raman amplification for digital and analog transmission applications and other applications, e.g., instrumentation and imaging applications, including HFC-CATV applications. In particular, the invention uses a high power broadband source of amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) as the Raman pump source for improved system performance. The invention also includes methods for constructing such a high-power broadband Raman pump.
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Azimi Masud
Jiang Min
Knopp Kevin J.
Vakhshoori Daryoosh
Wang Peidong
Ahura Corporation
Font Frank G.
Lepisto Ryan
Pandiscio & Pandiscio
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