Title :
Novel S-band amplification and wavelength conversion technique using dual nonlinear phenomena
Author :
Akasaka, Y. ; Wong, K.K.Y. ; Ho, M.-C. ; Marhic, M.E. ; Kazovsky, L.G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate a new S-band nonlinear fibre amplifier, with over 18 dB gain, and S-band wavelength converter, with over 20 nm bandwidth, obtained by combination of Raman gain and optical parametric amplification.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre communication; optical parametric amplifiers; optical wavelength conversion; wavelength division multiplexing; 18 dB; Raman gain; S-band amplification; S-band nonlinear amplifier; S-band wavelength converter; optical parametric amplification; optical wavelength conversion; Bandwidth; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical amplifiers; Optical fibers; Optical pumping; Optical wavelength conversion; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
