Frequency-resolved noise figure measurements of phase (in)sensitive fiber optical parametric amplifiers

Opt Express. 2014 Nov 17;22(23):27821-32. doi: 10.1364/OE.22.027821.

Abstract

We measure the frequency-resolved noise figure of fiber optical parametric amplifiers both in phase-insensitive and phase-sensitive modes in the frequency range from 0.03 to 3 GHz. We also measure the variation in noise figure due to the degradation in pump optical signal to noise ratio and also as a function of the input signal powers. Noise figure degradation due to stimulated Brillouin scattering is observed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amplifiers, Electronic*
  • Computer-Aided Design*
  • Equipment Design
  • Fiber Optic Technology / instrumentation*
  • Noise*
  • Optical Fibers*
  • Telecommunications / instrumentation*