Dispersion management in branched optical networks

Details Dispersion management in branched optical networks Dispersion management in branched optical networks

2006-02-08

2008-09-16

Wong, Tina M (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Plural

C385S016000, C385S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07426323

ABSTRACT:
Dispersion may be managed in a branched optical network by using transmission segments having a single period segment dispersion map. One or more of such segments may be coupled to network nodes such as terminals or branching units such that dispersion may be managed even when the network is reconfigured. In one embodiment, a single period segment dispersion map provides dispersion compensation at the ends of the segment. In another embodiment, a single period segment dispersion-map provides dispersion compensation at the middle of the segment.

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