Spun fiber Raman amplifiers with reduced polarization impairments

Opt Express. 2008 Sep 15;16(19):14380-9. doi: 10.1364/oe.16.014380.

Abstract

We report a novel vector model of Raman amplification in a fiber with randomly varying birefringence and unidirectional spin profile. Applying the model, we demonstrate for the first time simultaneous mitigation of polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependence of the Raman gain.

MeSH terms

  • Amplifiers, Electronic*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Computer-Aided Design*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Fiber Optic Technology / instrumentation*
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Refractometry / instrumentation*
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / instrumentation*