Semiconductor optical amplifiers in future passive optical networks

Michie, C., Kelly, A. and Andonovic, I. (2008) Semiconductor optical amplifiers in future passive optical networks. In: 21st Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers & Electro-Optics Society, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 9-13 Nov 2008, pp. 667-668. (doi: 10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688795)

Abstract

New generation passive optical networks (PONs) require amplification to overcome additional losses. Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) offer a cost effective solution and this paper summarises the potential for SOAs in future PON evolutions.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Kelly, Professor Anthony
• Authors: Michie, C., Kelly, A., and Andonovic, I.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering