Title :
Polarization properties of DCMs: Thermal variations
Author :
Geisler, T. ; Kristensen, P.
Author_Institution :
OFS Fitel, Denmark ApS, Brondby
Abstract :
Polarization properties of fiber-based dispersion compensating modules (DCMs) display reversible and irreversible dependence when subject to temperature cycles and thermal shocks, respectively, with slow temporal dependence of the DGD.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; thermal shock; fiber-based dispersion compensating modules; polarization properties; temperature cycles; thermal shocks; Displays; Electric shock; Fasteners; High speed optical techniques; Integrated optics; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber polarization; Polarization mode dispersion; Temperature dependence; Wavelength measurement; (060.2430) Fibers, single-mode; (260.5430) Polarization;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
