Broadband light source

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2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

C359S341100

Reexamination Certificate

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07092147

ABSTRACT:
A broadband light source includes an optical amplifier having amplifying mediums connected in series outputs an amplified spontaneous emission light over a wide wavelength range forward or backward. A circulator connected in series to the optical amplifier returns back to the amplifier spontaneous emission light outputted backwardly from the amplifier. A first pumping means located between the circulator and the optical amplifier pumps a pumping light to the optical amplifier, and a second pumping means located after the optical amplifier pumps a pumping light to the optical amplifier.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6658189 (2003-12-01), Ajima et al.
patent: 6900885 (2005-05-01), Masuda et al.
patent: 2004193244 (2004-07-01), None

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