Title :
Multicore EDFA for space division multiplexing by utilizing cladding-pumped technology
Author :
Tsuchida, Yukihiro ; Tadakuma, Masateru ; Sugizaki, Ryuichi
Author_Institution :
Fitel Photonics Lab. Furukawa Electr. Co., Ltd., Furukawa, Japan
Abstract :
Amplification characteristics of double-clad multicore EDFA are reviewed. Cladding-pumping configuration, which has possibilities for reducing power consumption and downsizing, is demonstrated.
Keywords :
Internet; space division multiplexing; telecommunication traffic; Internet traffic; amplification characteristics; cladding-pumping configuration; double-clad multicore EDFA; multicore EDFA; power consumption; space division multiplexing; Couplings; Gain; Optical coupling; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical filters; Optical pumping;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2014
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-5575-2994-7
DOI :
10.1364/OFC.2014.Tu2D.1
