Title :
Extending the L-band to 1620 nm using MCS fiber
Author :
Ellison, A.J.G. ; Goforth, D.E. ; Samson, B.N. ; Minelly, J.D. ; Trentelman, J.P. ; McEnroe, D.L. ; Tyndell, B.P.
Author_Institution :
Corning Inc., NY, USA
Abstract :
Compositional modifications to the base MCS (antimony silicate) glass composition permit extension of useable L-band gain from 1615 to 1620 nm. This is achieved by shifting the signal excited state absorption band to longer wavelengths.
Keywords :
antimony compounds; excited states; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre communication; optical glass; 1615 to 1620 nm; EDFA; L-band; MCS fibre amplifier; SbSiO/sub 2/; antimony silicate glass composition; signal excited state absorption band; useable L-band gain; Absorption; Bandwidth; Doped fiber amplifiers; Erbium; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Gain measurement; Glass; L-band; Tail; Windows;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
