Title :
Low-Cost Polarization Scrambling Using a Single Re-Entrant Polarization Controller
Author :
Lize, Yannick Keith ; Gomma, Robert ; Kashyap, Raman ; Palmer, Leigh ; Willner, A.E.
Author_Institution :
Ecole Polytech. de Montreal, Que.
Abstract :
We present a low-cost mechanical polarization scrambler capable of near 100 KHz scrambling speed using a single modified Lefevre controller. By reusing the same controller, many sections can be implemented and the scalability promises higher scrambling rates. The device is wideband, polarization-independent and low-loss providing a degree-of-polarization of less than 5%
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; optical control; optical fibre polarisation; Lefevre controller; Monte Carlo simulation; mechanical polarization scrambler; single reentrant polarization controller; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Insertion loss; Lithium niobate; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Scalability; Signal design; Wideband; Wounds;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2006. LEOS 2006. 19th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9555-7
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9555-7
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2006.278999
