Abstract
Performance of L-band cladding-pumped EDFA is numerically analyzed. It is shown, that cladding-pumping reduces build-up of short-wavelength gain and ASE power. Amplifier noise and efficiency performance can be optimized based on proper cladding area choice.
© 2001 Optical Society of America
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