Title :
Forward Brillouin scattering in tapered optical fibers
Author :
Kang, M.S. ; Brenn, A. ; Wiederhecker, G.S. ; Russell, P.S.J.
Author_Institution :
Max-Planck Res. Group, Erlangen-Nuremberg Univ., Erlangen
Abstract :
We experimentally study forward Brillouin scattering in tapered fibers. Circularly symmetric acoustic phonons resonant in fibers are observed by using a novel photoacoustic measurement technique. Strong acousto-optic interaction can take place in highly tapered fibers.
Keywords :
Brillouin spectra; optical fibres; photoacoustic effect; acousto optic interaction; circularly symmetric acoustic phonons resonant; forward Brillouin scattering; photoacoustic measurement; tapered optical fibers; Acoustic pulses; Brillouin scattering; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical pulses; Optical scattering; Phase modulation; Phonons; Sagnac interferometers; (290.2558) Forward scattering; (290.5830) Scattering, Brillouin;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
