Title :
A polarization splitting method for single-shot dispersion curve measurements in optical fibers
Author :
Koch, E. ; Chernikov, S.V. ; Taylor, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Femtosecond Opt. Group, Imperial Coll. of Sci., Technol. & Med., London, UK
fDate :
7/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Using a modified interferometric method for measuring dispersion in optical fibers, we were able to quantify the dispersion or the dispersion curve in the range from 1.2 to 1.7 μm in a single measurement.
Keywords :
light interferometry; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; 1.2 to 1.7 mum; dispersion curve; modified interferometric method; optical fiber dispersion; optical fiber measurements; polarization splitting method; single measurement; single-shot dispersion curve measurements; Interference; Laser noise; Light sources; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry; Polarization mode dispersion; Time measurement; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
