Title :
Polarization properties of Rayleigh backscattering in single-mode fibers
Author :
Van Deventer, M. Oskar
Author_Institution :
PTT Res. Neher Labs., Leidschendam, Netherlands
fDate :
12/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The state and degree of polarization (SOP, DOP) of Rayleigh backscattered light in low birefringent optical fibers was calculated using Stokes calculus. It was found that the SOP of Rayleigh backscattered light in low birefringent fiber is constant, viz. the same as the SOP of the incoming light. The DOP of Rayleigh backscattered light is one-third of the DOP of the incoming light, and not just anywhere between 0 and 100% as often mentioned in the literature. The experimental results agree with the calculations
Keywords :
Rayleigh scattering; backscatter; birefringence; light polarisation; optical fibres; Rayleigh backscattered light; Rayleigh backscattering; Stokes calculus; birefringent optical fibers; calculations; degree of polarization; experimental results; incoming light; polarization properties; single-mode fibers; Backscatter; Birefringence; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical fiber theory; Optical fibers; Optical reflection; Optical sensors; Probes;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
