Title :
A compact, low resolution, wavelength monitor applied to Raman pump power monitoring
Author :
Feder, K. ; Westbrook, P. ; Ging, J. ; Reyes, P. ; Carver, G.
Author_Institution :
OFS Lab., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate an ultra-compact, low cost coarse wavelength monitor. Wavelength resolution of 7 nm is achieved through core-radiation mode coupling of a tilted grating in photosensitive clad fiber. We applied the device to measure the powers of a multiwavelength source.
Keywords :
infrared spectra; optical fibre cladding; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre losses; optical pumping; wavelength division multiplexing; 7 nm; Raman pump power monitoring; core-radiation mode coupling; low resolution; multiwavelength source; photosensitive clad fiber; tilted grating; ultra-compact; wavelength monitor; wavelength resolution; Bandwidth; Costs; Fiber gratings; Monitoring; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical filters; Spectroscopy; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1247476
