摘要:
A data modulator unit (10) generates a DQPSK optical signal in accordance with a data signal. A phase shift unit (19) provides a phase difference of π/2 between a pair of arms (11, 12) . A photodetector (31) converts an output signal of the data modulator unit (10) into an electrical signal. A filler (32) is a low-pass filter with a cut-off frequency lower than a symbol frequency, and filters an output signal of the photodetector (31) . A monitor unit (33) detects power of an output signal of the filter (32). A phase difference control unit (34) adjusts the amount of phase shift in the phase shift unit (19) so as to minimize power of an output signal of the filter (32).
摘要:
An optical amplifier having an optical amplifying medium, a pump light source outputting pump light, a first optical coupler for supplying the pump light to the optical amplifying medium, a probe light source for outputting probe light having a wavelength included in an amplification band, a second optical coupl.er for supplying the probe light to the optical amplifying medium, detectors for detecting the powers of input signal light and the probe light, respectively, and control unit for controlling the power of the probe light according to outputs from the detectors. This structure makes it possible to provide an optical amplifier which can reduce the wavelength dependence of gain.
摘要:
A device comprising an optical amplifier including an optical amplifying medium, and first and second optical filters operatively connected to the optical amplifier to suppress the wavelength dependence of gain. The medium has an input end and an output end for an optical signal. The medium is pumped so that it provides a gain band. The gain band includes a first band giving a relatively high gain and noise figure to the optical signal and a second band giving a relatively low gain and noise figure to the optical signal. The first optical filter is connected to the input end of the medium and has characteristics such that the first optical filter suppresses the wavelength dependence of gain in the second band. The second optical filter is connected to the output end of the medium and has characteristics such that the second optical filter suppresses the wavelength dependence of gain in the first band. This configuration allows suitable suppression of the wavelength dependence of gain in each optical filter, thereby providing a low noise figure and high optical output power.
摘要:
A double-ring optical wavelength multiplex network is disclosed, which includes multiple optical transmission apparatuses that can reduce the unit cost of initially installing a small optical network while providing the flexibility to expand. For multiplexed optical signals arriving at a node, the optical transmission apparatus "drops" selected wavelengths for local delivery and "passes" others for continued transmission on the network. For optical signals originating ("added") at the node, the optical transmission apparatus wavelength multiplexes the "added" signals with the "passing" signals for transmission on the network. For "added" signals, the optical transmission apparatus blocks "passing" signals of the same wavelength.
摘要:
In a method of measuring an optical signal-to-noise ratio according to the present invention, a partial optical signal-to-noise ratio is defined, the partial optical signal-to-noise ratio is calculated from a predetermined physical quantity, the sum of inverse numbers of the partial optical signal-to-noise ratios is calculated, and further an inverse number of the sum is calculated to acquire an optical signal-to-noise ratio. The present invention makes it possible to measure optical SNR without directly measuring ASE in the optical signal. The present invention provides a measuring apparatus, a measuring circuit, a pre-emphasis method, an optical communication system, and a controlling apparatus each utilizing this method.
摘要:
It is an object of the present invention to provide a variable wavelength light source apparatus capable of changing continuously wavelengths of a plurality of oscillation light over a wideband and an optical amplifier using the same. In order to achieve the above object, the variable wavelength light source apparatus comprises: a wavelength selection device in which a propagation direction of emitted light is changed according to a wavelength of incident light; a plurality of light sources emitting the light that has reciprocated in a gain medium with a high reflecting mirror on an end face thereof and has been amplified, to a predetermined position of the wavelength selection device at angles different from each other; an optical resonance reflection section reflecting a part of the light incident vertically out of the emitted light from the wavelength selection device to form an optical resonator configuration between the optical resonance reflection section and each of the high reflecting mirrors of the light sources to generate oscillation light; an optical coupler section coupling the oscillation light transmitted through the optical resonance reflection section in an output light path; and a drive section changing an arrangement angle of the wavelength selection device with respect to the optical resonance reflection section according to desired wavelength setting.