Title :
Permanent laser induced birefringence using red light in optical fibers
Author :
Kruhlak, R.J. ; Wong, J.S.C. ; Wardle, D.A. ; Harvey, J.D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Auckland Univ., New Zealand
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Polarization mode coupling in birefringent fibers is well understood using coupled-mode theory. The couplers can be fabricated by modifying the birefringence of the fiber through internal or external exposure to laser light. We report, for the first time, on polarization mode couplers written into a single mode Andrew E-core fiber.
Keywords :
birefringence; coupled mode analysis; laser beam effects; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre polarisation; birefringence; birefringent fibers; coupled-mode theory; laser light; optical fibers; optical fibre writing; permanent laser induced birefringence; polarization mode couplers; polarization mode coupling; red light; single mode Andrew E-core fiber; Absorption; Birefringence; Fiber lasers; Laser modes; Optical coupling; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber filters; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2002. CLEO '02. Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-706-7
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2002.1033380
