Linear optical amplifier (LOA) physics and technology

Ashish K. Verma; Richard P. Ratowsky; Daniel A. Francis; Jeffrey D. Walker

doi:10.1117/12.579890

20 December 2004 Linear optical amplifier (LOA) physics and technology

Ashish K. Verma, Richard P. Ratowsky, Daniel A. Francis, Jeffrey D. Walker

Proceedings Volume 5594, Physics and Applications of Optoelectronic Devices; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579890
Event: Optics East, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract

The Linear Optical Amplifier (LOA) is a chip-based amplifier that addresses many of the requirements of emerging optical networks: operation under diverse bit rates, channel counts, and switching protocols, as well as reduced cost and size. In this work, we discuss, in detail, the design and operation of the LOA. Specifically, we consider the performance characteristics of the VCSEL and the amplifier, as well as the relationship between the two. Resulting trade-offs are also discussed.

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Ashish K. Verma, Richard P. Ratowsky, Daniel A. Francis, and Jeffrey D. Walker "Linear optical amplifier (LOA) physics and technology", Proc. SPIE 5594, Physics and Applications of Optoelectronic Devices, (20 December 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579890

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