Abstract
A cost-effective wavelength selectable light source comprising a
distributed feedback (DFB) fibre laser array is proposed. A large
number of wavelengths can be selected via optical space switches
using only one shared pump laser. The structure is a good
candidate for use as a wavelength selectable backup transmitter
for wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) systems.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Electronics Letters |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 620-621 |
ISSN | 0013-5194 |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |