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Optimization of multi-pump Raman amplifiers

Richter et al., 2005

Document ID
1409330235114867297
Author
Richter A
Koltchanov I
Myslivets E
Khilo A
Shkred G
Freund R
Publication year
Publication venue
National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference

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The utilization of high-gain bandwidth in fiber Raman amplifiers (FRA) requires multiple pumps at different wavelengths and careful adjustment of the individual pump powers [1-2]. Due to the large number of varying, partly unknown parameters, this is only feasible with the …
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