Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) fiberoptic source
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Apr 20, 2004
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Jan 30, 2003
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Dec 13, 2001
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Dec 14, 2000
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An optical light source for use in wavelength division multiplexed and dense wavelength division multiplexed systems may include a reference gas contained by a hermetically sealed enclosure which also protects a plurality of light generating structures. A frequency grid generator, typically in the form of an optical etalon, can be frequency referenced to an absolute reference point provided by the reference gas. An electronic feedback control system acts upon injection current to keep the laser frequency coincident with that of the referencing structure. An active, feedback based, thermal management systems provides control of the laser frequency ranges and etalon operating point. Electronic control over a number of separate lasers (and the grid) may be effected using a multiplexed digital controller.
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