Optical amplification and its use in communications

Nigel H. Taylor; A. Hadjifotiou

doi:10.1117/12.21966

1 September 1990 Optical amplification and its use in communications

Nigel H. Taylor, A. Hadjifotiou

Proceedings Volume 1314, Fibre Optics '90; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21966
Event: Fibre Optics '90, 1990, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

Current trends in both long haul transmission and optical networks indicate no slowing down in the move towards increased capacity and network complexity. These requirements have highlighted the limitations of the digital techniques that are the backbone of the current technology. Optical amplifiers offer potential solutions to many of these. This paper reviews the operation of these amplifiers, the current state of their development, and the future prospects for deployment.

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Nigel H. Taylor and A. Hadjifotiou "Optical amplification and its use in communications", Proc. SPIE 1314, Fibre Optics '90, (1 September 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21966

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