Optical module and optical communication system

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Bolda, Eric (Department: 3663)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

Particular active medium

C359S321000, C359S322000, C359S237000, C359S245000

Reexamination Certificate

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07911686

ABSTRACT:
An optical module, which is arranged in an optical transmission path, includes an optical amplifying unit configured with a semiconductor, wherein the optical amplifying unit amplifies light input from the optical transmission path, and an optical element configured with a semiconductor, wherein the optical element propagates the light amplified by the optical amplifying unit to the optical transmission path.

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