Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Raman or brillouin process
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-03
2008-10-21
Bolda, Eric (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Raman or brillouin process
Reexamination Certificate
active
07440164
ABSTRACT:
The invention pertains to optical fiber transmission systems, and is particularly relevant to optical transport systems employing Raman optical amplifiers. In particular the invention teaches an apparatus and method to provide initial tuning of a Raman pump module. In the present invention, improvements to Raman gain control are taught in order to provide for an advantageous Raman gain spectral profile.
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Bolda Eric
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