Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Raman or brillouin process
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-07
2006-11-07
Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Raman or brillouin process
C398S079000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07133193
ABSTRACT:
Optical systems of the present invention include amplifiers configured to achieve maximum signal channel in a span downstream of the transmitter and amplifier site and to decrease the interaction between the wavelengths at high signal channel powers. In addition, the system can include various types of optical fiber positioned in the network to provide for increased signal channel powers and higher gain efficiencies in the system.
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Antone Michael C.
Cornwell, Jr. Donald M.
Grubb Stephen G.
Jin Ruxiang
Price Alistair J.
Corvis Corporation
Hellner Mark
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