Optical amplification module

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2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Healy, Brian (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

C385S088000, C385S092000, C385S135000, C359S333000, C359S341100, C359S341300, C359S341330

Reexamination Certificate

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06917731

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the present invention an amplification module comprises a housing containing a plurality of optical ports. This housing: (i) at least partially encloses at least one amplification medium, (ii) provides at least one position for at least one optical filter, and (iii) includes a first optical port configured to provide both signal and pump light to the amplification module. According to an embodiment of the present invention the amplification module does not include a WDM for multiplexing pump light and signal light.

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