We report 2-3 dB changes in the gain spectra of EDFAs in response to nanometer changes in pump wavelength within the 980 nm pump band. The pump wavelength induced gain changes are characterised and several techniques are presented to use them to improve the gain flatness of EDFAs.
Origin
Corning New York
Journal Title
Corning Research 73-76
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 1431