Characterization of polarization mode dispersion (PMD) effects on G652 optical fibers

Alain Gouronnec; Monique Auvray; G. Le Moigne; Rolland Goarin

doi:10.1117/12.230110

15 January 1996 Characterization of polarization mode dispersion (PMD) effects on G652 optical fibers

Alain Gouronnec, Monique Auvray, G. Le Moigne, Rolland Goarin

Proceedings Volume 2611, Optical Network Engineering and Integrity; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.230110
Event: Photonics East '95, 1995, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Abstract

In a single mode optical fiber two series of dispersive effects are observed: the chromatic dispersion and the polarization mode dispersion (PMD). The polarization mode dispersion generates a limitation in high speed digital transmission and also in high quality analog systems. The polarization mode dispersion is induced in an optical fiber principally by core birefringence and index core axis variations. The stresses along the fiber depend on fiber packaging and manufacture, they induce random index variations in the fiber. So in CNET we have analyzed the PMD on different fibers. After a comparison of measurement methods we have tested the fibers under different environments and packaging. The results obtained are analyzed. Using a new axial strength set up able to receive long lengths of fibers we have tested the PMD dependance of the fiber concerning bending, microbending, axial strength and coating effects. Some concatenation measurements have also been made. Complementary measurements are still under study. In conclusion the results of our investigations concerning PMD are given and analyzed. Using those results we have defined the maximum PMD value for the detail specification for our G652 single mode optical fiber required in France Telecom Network.

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Alain Gouronnec, Monique Auvray, G. Le Moigne, and Rolland Goarin "Characterization of polarization mode dispersion (PMD) effects on G652 optical fibers", Proc. SPIE 2611, Optical Network Engineering and Integrity, (15 January 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.230110

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