Title :
Group delay of a micro-optic dynamic gain-flattening filter
Author :
Bolger, J.A. ; Abakoumov, D. ; Frisken, S. ; Johnson, P.
Author_Institution :
Nortel Networks High Performance Opt. Component Solutions, NSW, Australia
Abstract :
We investigate the group delay spectrum of a novel micro-optic dynamic gain-flattening filter. We show theoretical delay of less than 1 ps over the operating range and compare with direct experimental measurements.
Keywords :
delays; micro-optics; optical communication equipment; optical filters; wavelength division multiplexing; 1 ps; direct experimental measurements; group delay; group delay spectrum; micro-optic dynamic gain-flattening filter; operating range; theoretical delay; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Attenuation; Bragg gratings; Chromatic dispersion; Delay effects; Fiber gratings; Optical devices; Optical filters; Optical retarders; Optical waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
