Title :
Rotation of the polarization plane in optical fibers
Author :
Frins, Erna M. ; Dultz, Wolfgang
Author_Institution :
Phys. Inst., Frankfurt Univ., Germany
fDate :
1/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The rotation of the polarization plane of a light wave traveling in an optical fiber that lies on a space curve based on parallel transport is described. An estimation of the effect due to winding the fiber is presented
Keywords :
optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre theory; optical rotation; windings; fiber winding; optical fiber polarisation rotation; optical fibre theory; optical polarisers; parallel transport; space curve; Helium; Optical control; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Shape; Space exploration; Space technology; Stress control; Thermal stresses;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
