Title :
Polarization measurements on single-mode fibers
Author :
Calvani, Riccardo ; Caponi, Renato ; Cisternin, Francesco
Author_Institution :
Centro Studi E Lab. Telecomunicazioni, Torino, Italy
fDate :
8/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An overview of current measurement techniques on conventional and polarization maintaining single-mode fibers is presented. The various methods are discussed and classified with respect to the relevant polarization parameters. Applicability ranges and resolution are pointed out for different types of fibers
Keywords :
fibre optics; light polarisation; optical fibres; optical variables measurement; reviews; polarization measurements; polarization parameters; resolution; single-mode fibers; Birefringence; Current measurement; Fabrication; Helium; Measurement techniques; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fiber theory; Optical fibers;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of