Prototype model of a 100W optical fiber amplifier for 10-channel WDM satellite communication in the 1µm wavelength range

S. Hochheim; A. Büttner; M. Ernst; P. Weßels; J. Neumann; D. Kracht

doi:10.1117/12.3002149

12 March 2024 Prototype model of a 100W optical fiber amplifier for 10-channel WDM satellite communication in the 1μm wavelength range

S. Hochheim, A. Büttner, M. Ernst, P. Weßels, J. Neumann, D. Kracht

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Proceedings Volume 12877, Free-Space Laser Communications XXXVI; 128770H (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3002149
Event: SPIE LASE, 2024, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

An important aspect of coherent optical satellite communication technology is the power consumption of the employed laser systems. Therefore, an enhanced wall-plug efficiency of the optical amplifiers is required. We present the prototype design (technology readiness level 4, TRL) and optical characterization of a 10-channel amplifier system for the use in WDM optical communication infrastructures operating at 1 μm wavelength. Combining the experience of in-house manufactured fiber components and laser systems, an all-fiber amplifier solution was designed to realize an overall wall-plug efficiency of around 30%. All ten input channels were simultaneously amplified up to a combined power of 100W.

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S. Hochheim, A. Büttner, M. Ernst, P. Weßels, J. Neumann, and D. Kracht "Prototype model of a 100W optical fiber amplifier for 10-channel WDM satellite communication in the 1μm wavelength range", Proc. SPIE 12877, Free-Space Laser Communications XXXVI, 128770H (12 March 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3002149

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