Title :
Raman enhanced S-band fiber optic parametric amplifier and S/C band wavelength converter: experiment and simulations
Author :
Freitas, J. F L ; Silva, M. B Costa e ; Luthi, S.R. ; Gomes, A.S.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fisica, Univ. Fed. de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
Abstract :
We demonstrate 10 dB gain enhancement in S-band optical parametric amplification, 10 dB net conversion efficiency enhancement, and S/C band wavelength conversion by simultaneous Raman amplification using a highly nonlinear fiber. Numerical simulations support the experimental results.
Keywords :
Raman spectra; optical communication equipment; optical fibre amplifiers; optical parametric amplifiers; optical wavelength conversion; 1500 to 1530 nm; 1530 to 1560 nm; C-band; Raman amplification; S-band fiber optic parametric amplifier; conversion efficiency enhancement; gain enhancement; nonlinear fiber; optical communications bands; wavelength conversion; Fiber nonlinear optics; Laser excitation; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Optical wavelength conversion; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192783
