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Wavelength References for Wavelength Division Multiplexing

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Author(s)

Sarah L. Gilbert, Tasshi Dennis, William C. Swann

Abstract

We describe NIST research on wavelength standards for optical fiber communications. We have developed transfer standrds that can be used to calibrate instruments in the 1510-1560 nm region and a investigating references for other regions.
Proceedings Title
Proc., Workshop on Contemporary Photonic Technologies (CPT 2001)
Conference Dates
January 15-17, 2001
Conference Location
Tokyo, 1, JA
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

acetylene, hydrogen cyanide, multiplexing, spectroscopy, Standard Reference Material, wavelength calibration, wavelength standards, WDM

Citation

Gilbert, S. , Dennis, T. and Swann, W. (2001), Wavelength References for Wavelength Division Multiplexing, Proc., Workshop on Contemporary Photonic Technologies (CPT 2001), Tokyo, 1, JA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=15686 (Accessed October 7, 2025)

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Created December 31, 2000, Updated October 12, 2021
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