Title :
Characterization of the Large Index Modification Caused by Electrical Discharge in Optical Fibers
Author :
Sévigny, Benoit ; Leduc, Mikaël ; Faucher, Mathieu ; Godbout, Nicolas ; Lacroix, Suzanne
Author_Institution :
Ecole Polytech. de Montreal, Montreal
Abstract :
The large index perturbation observed in Long Period Gratings made by electric discharge is measured and explained in terms of modification of the fiber stress and strain state.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; discharges (electric); optical fibre testing; electrical discharge; fiber stress; large index modification; long period gratings; optical fibers; strain state; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Capacitive sensors; Elasticity; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Phase measurement; Refractive index; Residual stresses; Stress measurement; Viscosity;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452802
