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MMI multiplexer for dual-channel erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers
Optics Express
|May 8, 2009
Summary
A novel multimode interference coupler efficiently pumps two erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers using a single 980 nm pump channel. This compact device offers low signal and pump power losses for optical amplification.
Area of Science:
- Photonics and Optical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers (EDWAs) are crucial for optical communication systems.
- Efficient pumping schemes are needed to reduce complexity and cost.
- Single-pump architectures offer advantages in device integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and simulate a multimode interference (MMI) coupler for pumping two EDWAs.
- To achieve efficient power splitting from a single pump source.
- To evaluate the performance of the MMI coupler in terms of loss and bandwidth.
Main Methods:
- Device design and simulation using optical modeling software.
- Analysis of power splitting efficiency and insertion loss.
- Calculation of 1 dB excess loss bandwidth.
Main Results:
- A compact MMI coupler (<2500 microm) was designed.
- Predicted signal power loss of 0.28 dB.
- Predicted pump power loss of 0.63 dB.
- Calculated 1 dB excess loss bandwidth of 57 nm.
Conclusions:
- The proposed MMI coupler enables efficient dual-amplifier pumping from a single channel.
- The device demonstrates low losses and a suitable bandwidth for practical applications.
- This approach simplifies EDWA architectures and potentially reduces fabrication costs.
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