(19)
(11) EP 1 127 391 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
29.08.2001 Bulletin 2001/35

(21) Application number: 99954737.5

(22) Date of filing: 05.10.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H01S 3/00, G02B 6/26
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9923/094
(87) International publication number:
WO 0021/164 (13.04.2000 Gazette 2000/15)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 05.10.1998 US 103077 P

(71) Applicant: Optigain, Inc.
Peace Dale, RI 02883 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BASTIEN, Steven, P.
    Narragansett, RI 02882 (US)
  • JIANG, Shijun
    Wakefield, RI 02879 (US)
  • KRISHNAN, Mala
    Wakefield, RI 02879 (US)
  • MANZUR, Tariq
    Storrs, CT 06268 (US)

(74) Representative: Phillips, Patricia Marie et al
Wilson Gunn M'Caw,41-51 Royal Exchange,Cross Street
Manchester M2 7BD
Manchester M2 7BD (GB)

   


(54) ULTRA-WIDE BANDWIDTH FIBER BASED OPTICAL AMPLIFIER