Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Particular active medium
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Particular active medium
Reexamination Certificate
active
06943939
ABSTRACT:
An optical amplifier with damped relaxation oscillation. A large distance between mirrors in a VLSOA increases damping for the relaxation oscillation. Alternatively, a feedback loop damps out relaxation oscillations.
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DiJaili Sol P.
Evans Peter W.
Finisar Corporation
Hughes Deandra M.
Tarcza Thomas H.
Workman Nydegger
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