Distributed and discrete amplification of optical signals

Details Distributed and discrete amplification of optical signals Distributed and discrete amplification of optical signals

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

Correction of deleterious effects

C359S334000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10397927

ABSTRACT:
An optical amplifier system is disclosed comprising a discrete amplifier system and a distributed amplifier system. The discrete amplifier system receives optical signals and amplifies the optical signals having wavelengths in a target wavelength band. The target wavelength band has a bandwidth of at least 80 nm. The distributed amplifier system amplifies the optical signals having wavelengths in a longer wavelength band of the target wavelength band, a shorter wavelength band of the target wavelength band, or both.

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