Evaluation of a fiber-optic parametric amplifier with optical feedback in multi-channel dynamic networks

We investigate the feasibility of optical gain-clamping a fiber-optic parametric-amplifier to prevent cross gain saturation in multi-channel systems. We measure only moderate improvement but identify potential for gain-control in non-data applications.

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Main Authors: Puttnam, B J, Guo-Wei Lu, Mazroa, D, Wada, N
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
(060.4250) Networks
(190.4970) Parametric oscillators and amplifiers
Optical amplifiers
Optical feedback
Optical fiber amplifiers
Optical fiber networks
Stimulated emission
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Summary:We investigate the feasibility of optical gain-clamping a fiber-optic parametric-amplifier to prevent cross gain saturation in multi-channel systems. We measure only moderate improvement but identify potential for gain-control in non-data applications.