A optical filter has a loss spectrum whose gradient dL/d of a loss L (dB)
with respect to the wavelength (nm) is variable in the wavelength band
of multiplexed signal light. A control circuit detects each power of signal light
components demultiplexed by an optical coupler and controls the power of optical
pumping light to be supplied to an optical amplification section from an optical
pumping light sources such that the power of output signal light has a predetermined
target value. The control circuit also controls the gradient dL/d of the
optical filter on the basis of powers of the signal light components.