Semiconductor optical amplifier

Details Semiconductor optical amplifier Semiconductor optical amplifier

1997-09-04

2000-03-21

Moskowitz, Nelson

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

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359337, 257 18, H01S 318, H01L 3114, G02F 135

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ABSTRACT:
A semiconductor optical amplifier includes in integrated form a linear response attenuation segment in series between first and second amplification segments. The amplifier can be used to implement a high-speed wavelength converter that can be used with advantage in an optical telecommunication system.

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