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Optical Fiber Communication Conference

S-band amplification in a thulium doped silicate fiber

Brian J. Cole, Michael L. Dennis

Published Jan 1, 2001• 17 citations
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Abstract

We demonstrate significant gain over 1470–1540 nm in a thulium doped silica fiber amplifier. The fiber is compatible with standard fabrication techniques, and can be fusion spliced to standard telecommunications fibers.
DOI
10.1364/ofc.2001.tuq3

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