Accession Number:

ADP007032

Title:

The Effect of Pump Induced Temperature Variation on Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORP TAKE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS LABS

Personal Author(s):

• Nishi, S.
• Masuda, H.
• Nakajima, J.
• Aida, K.

Report Date:

1992-05-22

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

The temperature increase of an erbium-doped fiber by 1.48um pumping was measured. The mechanism of heat generation and its influence on amplification characteristics are discussed.

Descriptors:

• *AMPLIFIERS
• AMPLIFICATION
• ERBIUM
• FIBERS
• HEAT
• PUMPING
• TEMPERATURE
• OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
• OPTICAL EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE