Title :
Simple technique for measuring nonlinear index n2 distribution by using bidirectional OTDR
Author :
Tsutsumi, Y. ; Morimoto, S. ; Yabu, T. ; Ohashi, M.
Author_Institution :
Osaka Prefecture Univ., Sakai, Japan
Abstract :
A simple technique is proposed for measuring nonlinear index n2 distribution by using bidirectional OTDR. The n2 is estimated easily from the relative-index difference, core diameter and MFD, which can be measured by OTDR.
Keywords :
optical time-domain reflectometry; refractive index; MFD; bidirectional OTDR; core diameter; nonlinear index distribution; relative-index difference; Cutoff frequency; Glass; Length measurement; Measurement techniques; Nonlinear equations; Optical design; Optical fibers; Refractive index;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference, 2009. OECC 2009. 14th
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4102-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4103-7
DOI :
10.1109/OECC.2009.5214565