Wide-passband 88-wavelength channel-by-channel tunable optical dispersion compensator with 50-GHz spacing

We realized a wide-passband multi-channel tunable optical dispersion compensator for 88 WDM signals with 50-GHz spacing by combination of an arrayed-waveguide and bulk gratings. It utilizes a novel optics arrangement for high wavelength resolution.

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