Nonlinear optical loop mirror with low birefringence twisted fiber in the loop

作者: E.A. Kuzin , B. Ibarra Escamilla , R. Rojas Laguna , J. Sanchez Mondragon

DOI: 10.1016/S0030-4018(98)00011-X

关键词: Single-mode optical fiberMode volumePhysicsPlastic optical fiberFiber optic sensorFiber in the loopGraded-index fiberDispersion-shifted fiberPolarization-maintaining optical fiberOptics

摘要: Abstract The fiber loop mirror constructed from low-birefringence twisted was numerically examined. Nonlinear ellipse rotation effect has been taken into account. switching found for the balanced configuration with a 0.5/0.5 coupler. By appropriate choice of twist, birefringence, and optical length, variety different characteristics interferometer can be achieved. Some configurations manifest polarization independent operation.

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