Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Raman or brillouin process
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-19
2008-08-12
Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Raman or brillouin process
C359S337100, C359S341100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07411727
ABSTRACT:
A method of adjusting Raman gain in an optical amplifier assembly (1a). The method comprises inputting a plurality (N) of optical signals (OS) on different wavelength channels to a backward-pumped Raman active medium (4a) pumped by means of a Raman pump source (5). The proposed method is characterized in that a slope with respect to time in a quantity representative of a respective amplified optical signal (OS′) on at least one existing/surviving channel is determined in case of channel add/drop, and in that the Raman pump source (5) is tuned depending on said change. In this way, fast and reliable Raman pump tuning can be achieved even in an optical amplifier assembly (1a) and an optical transmission system, respectively, which suffer from channel adds/drops.
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Alcatel
Hellner Mark
Sughrue & Mion, PLLC
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