System and method for gain equalization and optical...

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Bolda, Eric (Department: 3663)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

Raman or brillouin process

C359S337100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07924497

ABSTRACT:
An optical amplifier including gain equalization and system incorporating the same. The amplifier includes a Raman portion and an EDFA portion with a gain flattening filter coupled between the Raman portion and the EDFA.

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