Title :
Comparison between different configurations of hybrid Raman/erbium-doped fiber amplifiers
Author :
Carena, A. ; Curri, V. ; Poggiolini, P.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Elettronica, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Abstract :
A comprehensive theoretical study on the optimal configuration of hybrid fiber amplifiers is carried out yielding a closed form analysis. The maximum reachable distance is plotted against the span length and nonlinear weight, given a target OSNR.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; erbium; optical communication equipment; optical fibre amplifiers; hybrid Raman/erbium-doped fiber amplifiers; maximum reachable distance; nonlinear weight; optimal configuration; span length; Backscatter; Bandwidth; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical filters; Optical noise; Optical pumping; Propagation losses; Signal to noise ratio; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
