Title :
A Dual-function all-in-fiber device based on negative dielectric liquid crystal photonic bandgap fibers
Author :
Wei, Lei ; Eskildsen, Lars ; Weirich, Johannes ; Scolari, Lara ; Alkeskjold, Thomas T. ; Bjarklev, Anders
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Photonics Eng., Tech. Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
fDate :
Oct. 30 2008-Nov. 2 2008
Abstract :
A dual-function all-in-fiber device based on negative dielectric liquid crystal photonic bandgap fibers is presented. This device can work both as an electrically tunable waveplate in the range 1520 nm-1580 nm, and as a polarimeter at 1310 nm.
Keywords :
dielectric devices; electro-optical devices; holey fibres; liquid crystal devices; photonic band gap; photonic crystals; polarimeters; dual-function all-in-fiber device; electrically tunable waveplate; micron-sized air holes; negative dielectric liquid crystal photonic bandgap fibers; photonic crystal fibers; polarimeter; wavelength 1310 nm; wavelength 1520 nm to 1580 nm; Dielectric liquids; Liquid crystal devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical retarders; Page description languages; Photonic bandgap fibers; Photonic crystal fibers; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication & Optoelectronic Exposition & Conference, 2008. AOE 2008. Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
