Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Raman or brillouin process
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-04
2008-01-22
Hughes, Deandra M (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Raman or brillouin process
C359S341330
Reexamination Certificate
active
07321461
ABSTRACT:
Provided are a broadband light source suitable for a pump light module for Raman amplification and a Raman amplifier which uses such light source. The broadband light source comprises a light source system for emitting light having two or more different output peak wavelengths and a nonlinear medium having an input port and an output port, and the nonlinear medium affords nonlinear effect on light emitted from the light source system and input from the input port, and outputs the resultant light as pump light from the output port. The Raman amplifier, which comprises an optical fiber for Raman amplification, a multiplexing module, and the broadband light source of the present invention, amplifies signal light propagating through the optical fiber for Raman amplification.
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Hughes Deandra M
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
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