Abstract

Erbium-doped planar waveguide amplifiers have recently received attention for end-user lossless splitter applications in telecommunication networks.^1,2 Integration of these amplifiers with splitters offers robust and compact devices at lower packaging cost. In this research, we focus on waveguide amplifiers suitable for these applications. For low-cost devices, pump laser light for the amplifier should be delivered remotely with standard single-mode fiber.

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