Relative intensity noise transfer in higher-order distributed amplification through ultra-long fiber cavities

Abstract

Among the different possible amplification solutions offered by Raman scattering in optical fibers, ultra-long Raman lasers are particularly promising as they can provide quasi-losless second order amplification with reduced complexity, displaying excellent potential in the design of low-noise long-distance communication systems. Still, some of their advantages can be partially offset by the transfer of relative intensity noise from the pump sources and cavity-generated Stokes to the transmitted signal. In this paper we study the effect of ultra-long cavity design (length, pumping, grating reflectivity) on the transfer of RIN to the signal, demonstrating how the impact of noise can be greatly reduced by carefully choosing appropriate cavity parameters depending on the intended application of the system.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.872861
Additional Information: Mercedes Alcón-Camas and Juan Diego Ania-Castañón, "Relative intensity noise transfer in higher-order distributed amplification through ultra-long fiber cavities", Proc. SPIE 7750, Photonics North 2010, 775017 (September 22, 2010). Copyright 2010 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.872861
Event Title: Photonics North 2010
Event Type: Other
Event Dates: 2010-06-01 - 2010-06-03
Uncontrolled Keywords: optical communications,Raman amplification,RIN transfer,ultra-long Raman fiber lasers,Applied Mathematics,Computer Science Applications,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials,Condensed Matter Physics
ISBN: 978-0-8194-8241-9
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2024 08:03
Date Deposited: 28 Sep 2016 09:00
Full Text Link: http://proceedi ... rticleid=752778
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PURE Output Type: Conference contribution
Published Date: 2010-09-22
Authors: Alcón-Camas, Mercedes
Ania-Castañón, Juan Diego

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