Title :
Interrogation of an integrated optic modulator over a low-birefringence fiber using polarization tracking
Author :
Bulmer, C.H. ; Kersey, A.D. ; Davis, M.A.
Author_Institution :
US Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
The remote operations of an integrated optic Mach-Zehnder modulator via a low-birefringence fiber link using an input polarization control scheme is demonstrated. The polarization tracking scheme actively maintains the state of polarization arriving at the modulator in the state required for optimum operation of the device. As the feedback signal is determined by the overall optical throughput of the modulator, no modulation is itself required for the modulator to be set for optimum performance.<>
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; fibre optics; integrated optics; light polarisation; optical fibres; optical modulation; input polarization control scheme; integrated optic Mach-Zehnder modulator; low-birefringence fiber link; Birefringence; Integrated optics; Optical control; Optical coupling; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
