Abstract
We examine amplification options for repeatered submarine systems using multicore transmission fibre in the context of relative cable capacity and system cost/bit. Multicore EDFAs using either core-pumping or cladding-pumping could offer lower cost/bit than parallel single-core EDFAs but cladding-pumping may reduce cable capacities.
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