Noise figure of a 3-stage hybrid amplifier using parametric wavelength converters and EDFA
Afshin Shamsshooli, Cheng Guo, Michael Vasilyev +2 more
We experimentally validate quantum noise theory of a single-pump parametric amplifier and apply it to show the feasibility of making an S-band amplifier with 4-6-dB noise figure by employing two parametric wavelength converters and an EDFA.
IEEE Photonics Conference•Sep 1, 2020•5 citations