Optical amplifier controller
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Jan 29, 2004
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Jul 29, 2002
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Jul 29, 2002
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A method and system for controlling an optical amplifier in an optical waveguide system to reduce the effects of noise, particularly due to amplified spontaneous emission. The method comprises determining the gain between an input and an output of the optical amplifier; determining a customized pulse train in accordance with the determined gain and a desired gain; and controlling a pump source of the optical amplifier in accordance with the customized pulse train. Determining the customized pulse train includes determining a desired pulse width as a function of the determined gain, the desired gain and the pulse width at the determined gain. Similarly, a desired pulse spacing is determined as a function of the determined gain, the desired gain and the pulse spacing at the determined gain. Controlling the pump source preferably includes driving the pump source in accordance with the customized pulse train.
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