Equalization of intensity in a train of pulses using passive optical limiting in a thin film

Yongwang Gao; Mary J. Potasek

doi:10.1117/12.570870

25 October 2004 Equalization of intensity in a train of pulses using passive optical limiting in a thin film

Yongwang Gao, Mary J. Potasek

Proceedings Volume 5595, Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communications IV; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.570870
Event: Optics East, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract

We examine the effects of multiple incident pulses and determine that for closely spaced pulses adjacent pulse interactions lead to pulse coalescence resulting in increased peak energy and greater absorption. Furthermore, trailing pulses reach a reduced transmission level.

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Yongwang Gao and Mary J. Potasek "Equalization of intensity in a train of pulses using passive optical limiting in a thin film", Proc. SPIE 5595, Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communications IV, (25 October 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.570870

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