Polarization issues in fiber systems

Russell A. Chipman

doi:10.1117/12.452876

9 January 2002 Polarization issues in fiber systems

Russell A. Chipman

Proceedings Volume 4481, Polarization Analysis and Measurement IV; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452876
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Polarization issues drive the design of fiber optic communications systems. The polarization properties, polarization dependent loss (PDL), retardance, polarization mode dispersion, and depolarization of many fiber system components must be controlled to tight specifications. This demand for tight component quality is leading to new generations of improved polarization measurement system for fiber optics. Because of the complexity of polarization properties and their interaction in fiber systems, Mueller matrix measurements are recommended for those components, such as thin films and polarization controllers, which have combinations of polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependent loss.

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Russell A. Chipman "Polarization issues in fiber systems", Proc. SPIE 4481, Polarization Analysis and Measurement IV, (9 January 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452876

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