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

ITF Labs., St. Laurent, QC, Canada

fYear

2009

fDate

2-4 June 2009

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

2

Abstract

In this paper, the index anisotropy of a Corning SMF-28 fiber LPG was characterized before and after an electric discharge had been applied. The discharge parameters are typical of those used for splicing. Index anisotropy is measured through the phase retardation between light polarized along the longitudinal z axis (fiber axis) and the transverse y axis when propagating through the fiber from the side along the x axis.

Keywords

diffraction gratings; discharges (electric); electro-optical effects; light polarisation; light propagation; optical fibre testing; refractive index; Corning SMF-28 fiber LPG; electrical discharge; fiber index anisotropy measurement; fiber propagation; long period gratings; longitudinal fiber axis; modified refractive index characterization; phase retardation; polarized light; splicing; transverse fiber axis; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Capacitive sensors; Elasticity; Laboratories; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Phase measurement; Refractive index; Stress measurement; Viscosity; (060.2270) Fiber characterization; (060.2340) Fiber optics components;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on

Conference_Location

Baltimore, MD

Print_ISBN

978-1-55752-869-8

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-55752-869-8

Type

conf

Filename

5225677