18519189. ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD FOR ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

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ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD FOR ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER

Organization Name

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yehui Liu of Shenzhen (CN)

Shiyi Cao of Shenzhen (CN)

Jinyan Li of Wuhan (CN)

Yingbo Chu of Wuhan (CN)

ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD FOR ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18519189 titled 'ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD FOR ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER

Simplified Explanation

The technology of this application relates to an erbium-doped fiber. The erbium-doped fiber can be used in the fields of amplifiers, optical communications, rare-earth-doped fiber preparation, and the like. A fiber core of the erbium-doped fiber includes a first layer and a second layer from inside to outside. The first layer includes a center of the fiber core. The second layer is an annulus, and an outer ring of the annulus is an outer ring of the fiber core. An average doping concentration of erbium ions of the first layer is higher than an average doping concentration of erbium ions of the second layer. An ASE can be reduced by reducing a doping concentration of erbium ions of the second layer, to further reduce a noise figure of the erbium-doped fiber and improve communications quality.

  • Erbium-doped fiber technology for applications in amplifiers, optical communications, and rare-earth-doped fiber preparation.
  • Fiber core design with two layers, with higher erbium ion concentration in the inner layer to reduce ASE and improve noise figure.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

  • Optical amplifiers
  • Long-distance optical communications
  • Fiber optic sensors

Problems Solved

  • Reduction of Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE)
  • Improvement of noise figure in optical communications

Benefits

  • Enhanced communications quality
  • Increased efficiency in optical amplifiers

Potential Commercial Applications

Optical Communication Technology for Improved Signal Quality

Possible Prior Art

Prior research on erbium-doped fiber optics and their applications in optical amplifiers and communications systems.

Unanswered Questions

How does the technology impact the cost of optical communication systems?

The article does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology in optical communication systems.

What are the environmental implications of using erbium-doped fiber technology?

The environmental impact of manufacturing and disposing of erbium-doped fiber components is not addressed in the article.


Original Abstract Submitted

The technology of this application relates to an erbium-doped fiber. The erbium-doped fiber can be used in the fields of amplifiers, optical communications, rare-earth-doped fiber preparation, and the like. A fiber core of the erbium-doped fiber includes a first layer and a second layer from inside to outside. The first layer includes a center of the fiber core. The second layer is an annulus, and an outer ring of the annulus is an outer ring of the fiber core. An average doping concentration of erbium ions of the first layer is higher than an average doping concentration of erbium ions of the second layer. An ASE can be reduced by reducing a doping concentration of erbium ions of the second layer, to further reduce a noise figure of the erbium-doped fiber and improve communications quality.