Development of low and high birefringence optical fibres
Development of low and high birefringence optical fibres
The polarization properties of single-mode optical fibers are easily modified by environmental factors, While this can be exploited in a number of fiber sensor devices. it can be troublesome in applications where a stable output polarization-state is required. Fibers with both low and high birefringence have been developed to enhance or diminish their environmental sensitivity, and recent progress in each area is reviewed. Low-birefringence fibers are described which are made by spinning the preform during the draw. In addition. developments in high-birefringence fibers which maintain a polarization state over long lengths are summarized. The effect on performance of external factors such as bends, transverse pressure, and twists is analyzed. Consideration is also given to polarization mode-dispersion as a potential limiting factor in ultrahigh bandwidth systems.
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Payne, D.N.
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Barlow, A.J.
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Ramskov Hansen, J.J.
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1982
Payne, D.N.
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Barlow, A.J.
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Ramskov Hansen, J.J.
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Payne, D.N., Barlow, A.J. and Ramskov Hansen, J.J.
(1982)
Development of low and high birefringence optical fibres.
IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 18 (4), .
(doi:10.1109/JQE.1982.1071589).
Abstract
The polarization properties of single-mode optical fibers are easily modified by environmental factors, While this can be exploited in a number of fiber sensor devices. it can be troublesome in applications where a stable output polarization-state is required. Fibers with both low and high birefringence have been developed to enhance or diminish their environmental sensitivity, and recent progress in each area is reviewed. Low-birefringence fibers are described which are made by spinning the preform during the draw. In addition. developments in high-birefringence fibers which maintain a polarization state over long lengths are summarized. The effect on performance of external factors such as bends, transverse pressure, and twists is analyzed. Consideration is also given to polarization mode-dispersion as a potential limiting factor in ultrahigh bandwidth systems.
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Published date: 1982
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