Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Dispersion compensation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Hughes, Deandra M (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Dispersion compensation
Reexamination Certificate
active
11084504
ABSTRACT:
Reducing polarization dependence of a dispersion variation monitor includes receiving an optical signal. The optical signal is split into a first polarized signal having first photons and a second polarized signal having second photons. The first photons are received at a first material of a first detector, where the first material is operable to produce a reaction in response to the arrival of a predetermined number of photons. The second photons are received at a second material of a second detector, where the second material is substantially similar to the first material. A first current produced by the first material in response to receiving the first photons and a second current produced by the second material in response to receiving the second photons are monitored. Whether there is wavelength dispersion variation among the plurality of components is established in accordance with the first current and the second current.
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Kinoshita Susumu
Tian Cechan
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Hughes Deandra M
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