Title :
Accurate wavelength calibration references for wavelength division multiplexing
Author :
Gilbert, S.L. ; Swann, W.C.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
We have developed transfer standards and high-accuracy internal standards for wavelength calibration in the 1500-nm region. The Standard Reference Material transfer standards are based on the absorption of light by acetylene and hydrogen cyanide.
Keywords :
calibration; infrared spectra; measurement errors; optical fibre communication; rotational-vibrational states; telecommunication standards; transfer standards; wavelength division multiplexing; 1500 nm; Standard Reference Material transfer standards; WDM; accurate wavelength calibration references; acetylene; high-accuracy internal standards; hydrogen cyanide; light absorption; measurement standards; telecommunication standards; transfer standards; wavelength calibration; wavelength division multiplexing; Absorption; Calibration; Hydrogen; Light emitting diodes; NIST; Optical recording; Pressure measurement; Spectral analysis; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.768135
