Comments on "The noise figure of optical amplifiers"
- 1 May 1999
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
- Vol. 11 (5) , 620-621
- https://doi.org/10.1109/68.759418
Abstract
In a recent letter, Haus proposes a new definition for the noise figure of optical amplifiers, which would be consistent with previous IRE/IEEE standards concerning microwave amplifiers. This new noise figure is signal-independent and is therefore most general, unlike the current one. The purpose of these comments is not to discuss the deep implications of such a possible change in standards, but only to provide additional clarifications on how the two definitions are connected.Keywords
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