Title :
Determination of nonlinear coefficient n2/Aeff using self-aligned interferometer and Faraday mirror
Author :
Vinegoni, C. ; Wegmuller, M. ; Gisin, N.
Author_Institution :
Group of Appl. Phys., Geneva Univ., Switzerland
fDate :
5/11/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method for measuring the nonlinear coefficient n2/A eff in telecom fibres at 1550 nm is presented. The method is based on determining the Kerr phase shift detected by a self-aligned interferometer incorporating a Faraday mirror. This makes the setup very robust, and different test fibres can be measured without the need for any further readjustments
Keywords :
light interferometry; mirrors; nonlinear optics; optical communication equipment; optical fibre testing; optical variables measurement; refractive index; 1550 nm; Faraday mirror; Kerr phase shift; nonlinear coefficient determination; self-aligned interferometer; telecom fibres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20000668
