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4. Glossary
semiconductor optical amplifier; Semi-conductor Optical Amplifier (SOA)
Optical amplifier whose gain mechanism is based on amplified stimulated emission in a semiconductor material.
reflective semiconductor optical amplifier; Reflective Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (RSOA)
Semiconductor optical amplifier that can be used both as a receiver amplifier and a transmitter.
chromatic dispersion; dispersion chromatique
Dependence of propagation exponent on frequency.
EDFA
Erbium-doped fiber amplifier.
Kerr effect; Kerr effect
Dependence of the index of a medium on signal power.
Émission Spontanée Amplifiée (ESA); Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE)...
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Conferences
Two major conferences are held each year, showcasing the latest advances in optical telecommunications research:
• ECOC (European Conference on Optical Communications) held in a European city in September ( https://www.ecoc2022.org/ ) where xxxx designates the year;
• OFC...
Companies producing semiconductor amplifiers
The following websites provide information on four SOA manufacturers:
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