Title :
Theory of twin-core optical fibre frequency shifter
Author :
Chu, P.L. ; Snyder, A.W.
Author_Institution :
University of New South Wales, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Kensington, Australia
Abstract :
We describe the phenomenon of frequency conversion within a twin-core fibre caused by a refractive index that is perturbed periodically by an acoustic wave.
Keywords :
acousto-optical devices; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; optical frequency conversion; acoustic wave; frequency conversion; optical fibre frequency shifter; refractive index; twin-core fibre;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870768
