Beat-length measurement of birefringent optical fibers

Beat-length measurement of birefringent optical fibers

We present a novel technique for the measurement of the beat length of birefringent single-mode fibers based on differential attenuation induced by a metal. The proposed technique is particularly suited for the measurement of local birefringence in polished-fiber semiplates. The technique should als...

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Veröffentlicht in:Optics letters 1987-11, Vol.12 (11), p.935-937
Hauptverfasser: THYAGARAJAN, K, RAMADAS, M. R, SHENOY, M. R
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Sprache:eng
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Applied sciences
Circuit properties
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Integrated optics. Optical fibers and wave guides
Optical and optoelectronic circuits
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Zusammenfassung:We present a novel technique for the measurement of the beat length of birefringent single-mode fibers based on differential attenuation induced by a metal. The proposed technique is particularly suited for the measurement of local birefringence in polished-fiber semiplates. The technique should also find application in the characterization of polished fiber semiplates used in the fabrication of fiber directional couplers.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.12.000935