18275989. LIGHT AMPLIFICATION DEVICE AND LIGHT AMPLIFICATION METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 LIGHT AMPLIFICATION DEVICE AND LIGHT AMPLIFICATION METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LIGHT AMPLIFICATION DEVICE AND LIGHT AMPLIFICATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LIGHT AMPLIFICATION DEVICE AND LIGHT AMPLIFICATION METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hitoshi Takeshita of Tokyo (JP)
LIGHT AMPLIFICATION DEVICE AND LIGHT AMPLIFICATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18275989 titled 'LIGHT AMPLIFICATION DEVICE AND LIGHT AMPLIFICATION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes a light amplification device using a multicore optical fiber to improve utilization efficiency of excitation light.
- The light amplification device includes:
* A first optical waveguide with a light amplification medium * A second optical waveguide with a light amplification medium * A circuit to introduce excitation light into the first waveguide * A circuit to introduce residual excitation light into the second waveguide
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in:
- Fiber optic communication systems
- Laser systems
- Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved
- Low utilization efficiency of excitation light
- Loss of excitation light in cladding excitation systems
Benefits
- Improved efficiency of light amplification
- Enhanced performance of optical devices
- Reduction in wasted excitation light
Potential Commercial Applications
Optical communication companies could integrate this technology into their systems for improved performance and efficiency.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of single-core optical fibers for light amplification, which may not provide the same level of efficiency as the multicore optical fiber system described in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the multicore optical fiber system compare to other light amplification technologies in terms of cost-effectiveness?
The article does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology compared to other existing solutions.
Are there any limitations or drawbacks to using a multicore optical fiber system for light amplification?
The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks that may be associated with the use of this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
Because a light amplification device using a multicore optical fiber provides low utilization efficiency of excitation light according to a cladding excitation system, the present disclosure provides a light amplification device including: a first optical waveguide including a first light amplification medium; a second optical waveguide including a second light amplification medium; a first excitation light introducing circuit for introducing first excitation light for exciting the first light amplification medium into the first optical waveguide; and a first residual excitation light introducing circuit for introducing first residual excitation light which is output from the first optical waveguide and has a wavelength component of the first excitation light, into the second optical waveguide.
