Device and method for optical performance monitoring in an optical communications network

An optical performance monitoring device and corresponding diffraction grating are disclosed for utilization within a fiber optic communications network. The diffraction grating includes a substrate and reflective material adjacent the substrate, wherein the diffraction grating is substantially pola...

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Hauptverfasser: CAPPIELLO GREGORY G, SOKOLSKIY MIKHAIL N, SUSSMAN MICHAEL
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An optical performance monitoring device and corresponding diffraction grating are disclosed for utilization within a fiber optic communications network. The diffraction grating includes a substrate and reflective material adjacent the substrate, wherein the diffraction grating is substantially polarization insensitive over a wavelength range of approximately 30 nm.