Title :
Mode partition noise enhancement in a polarimetric interferometer
Author :
Mattei, A.L.P. ; Silva, A. C Da ; Oliveira, J.E.B. ; Maciel, H.S.
Author_Institution :
IEAv/CTA, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
Abstract :
A polarimetric interferometer is used to enhance mode partition noise. A theory is developed on agreement with the experimental results. The experimental setup is implemented using basically the output of a 786 nm wavelength multimode laser diode coupled to a 1.56 m long, 1.2 mm at 820 nm beat length birefringent optical fiber, 2 linear polarizers, and 4 lens. The optical signal with mode partition noise enhanced has a constant spectral density up to 100 MHz. An application is provided with the characterization of three photodetection circuits
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; light interferometers; light polarisation; optical noise; photodetectors; polarimetry; birefringent optical fiber; constant spectral density; lens; linear polarizers; mode partition noise enhancement; multimode laser diode; photodetection circuit characterisation; polarimetric interferometer; Birefringence; Circuit noise; Coupling circuits; Diode lasers; Lenses; Optical coupling; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry; Optical noise;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 1999. SBMO/IEEE MTT-S, APS and LEOS - IMOC '99. International
Conference_Location :
Rio de Janeiro
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5807-4
DOI :
10.1109/IMOC.1999.866146
