Noise figure of hybrid optical parametric amplifiers

Opt Express. 2012 Dec 17;20(27):28752-7. doi: 10.1364/OE.20.028752.

Abstract

Following a fiber optical parametric amplifier, used as a wavelength converter or in the phase-sensitive mode, by a phase-insensitive amplifier (PIA) can significantly reduce four-wave mixing between signals in broadband systems. We derive the quantum mechanical noise figures (NF) for these two hybrid configurations, and show that adding the PIA only leads to a moderate increase in NF.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amplifiers, Electronic*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Lasers*
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio
  • Telecommunications / instrumentation*