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Trends in Optical Fibre Metrology and Standards

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The optical amplifier has made a significant impact on the design and implementation of photonic networks. This chapter provides a summary of the rapid development of a number of optical amplifier geometries; rare earth doped and non-linear fibre and semiconductor laser amplifiers. Their theory of operation and performance will be discussed; comparisons will be drawn between each type; and their application areas will be highlighted.

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Andonovic, I. (1995). Optical Amplifiers. In: Soares, O.D.D. (eds) Trends in Optical Fibre Metrology and Standards. NATO ASI Series, vol 285. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0035-9_14

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