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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 1996
Filed:
Feb. 14, 1995
Koji Nakazato, Yokohama, JP;
Masayuki Nishimura, Yokohama, JP;
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An optical amplifier for amplifying light having first and second signals includes an optical circulator for outputting light input from a first port through a second port, and outputting light input from the second port through a third port. A first amplifier for amplifying light passing therethrough is connected to the second port. A second amplifier for amplifying light passing therethrough is connected to the first amplifier. A first reflector for reflecting the first light signal, and transmitting the second light signal is arranged between the first and second amplifiers and a second reflector for reflecting the second light signal is arranged such that the second amplifier is located between the first and second reflectors. A separate branch may be connected to compensate for time difference experienced by the first and second signals when traveling through the first and second amplifiers.