Dynamic Spectral Equalizer Using Free-Space Dispersive Optics Combined With a Polymer-Dispersed Liquid-Crystal Spatial Light Attenuator

Journal of Lightwave Technology

Volumn 21, Issue 9, 2003, Pages 2067-2073

  Loukina, T ^a   Chevallier, R ^a   De Bougrenet de la Tocnaye, J L ^a   Barge, M ^b  

^a ECOLE DES MINES DE NANTES   (France)

^b Optogone   (France)

Author keywords

Dynamic gain equalization; Dynamic spectral equalization (DSE); Liquid crystal; Polymer dispersed liquid crystal; Volume phase hologram

Indexed keywords

DEMULTIPLEXING; FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS; HOLOGRAMS; LIGHT MODULATION; LIGHT POLARIZATION; LIGHT SCATTERING; WAVEGUIDE ATTENUATORS;

WAVELENGTH;

LIQUID CRYSTALS;

EID: 0141861963     PISSN: 07338724     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1109/JLT.2003.815503     Document Type: Review

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