On the characterization of optical fiber network components with optical frequency domain reflectometry

Author

von der Weid, J.P. ; Passy, Rogiero ; Mussi, G. ; Gisin, Nicolas

Author_Institution

Centre for Telecommun. Studies, Pontificia Univ. Catolica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Volume

15

Issue

7

fYear

1997

fDate

7/1/1997 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1131

Lastpage

1141

Abstract

The basic features of coherent optical frequency domain reflectometry are presented. The ultimate limits of range and sensitivity were discussed, as well as polarization effects. It is shown that this technique is very suitable for optical network components characterization, and accurate measurements of a number of such components are presented

Keywords

Michelson interferometers; light interferometry; optical communication equipment; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; optical time-domain reflectometry; sensitivity; accurate measurements; coherent optical frequency domain reflectometry; optical fiber network component testing; optical frequency domain reflectometry; optical network components characterization; polarization effects; sensitivity; Frequency domain analysis; Optical crosstalk; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical reflection; Optical sensors; Reflectometry;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/50.596958

Filename

596958