Combining and distributing amplifiers for optical network...

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2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Hughes, Deandra M. (Department: 3663)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

Beam combination or separation

C398S066000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07075712

ABSTRACT:
A system for distributing optical signals comprises a plurality of optical splitter stages. The optical splitter stages are each operable to passively split each of one or more optical signals provided to the stage into a plurality of optical signals. At least one of the optional splitter stages comprises an amplification stage, with the amplification stage including a plurality of gain media. The gain media are each operable to amplify an optical signal with pump power.

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