Title :
UV irradiation influence on stimulated Brillouin scattering in photosensitive optical fibres
Author :
Pheron, X. ; Ouerdane, Y. ; Girard, S. ; Tortech, B. ; Delepine-Lesoille, S. ; Bertrand, J. ; Sikali Mamdem, Y. ; Boukenter, A.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Hubert Curien, St. Étienne, France
fDate :
1/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A study on the influence of UV radiation on stimulated Brillouin scattering in photosensitive germanosilicate optical fibres is presented. The UV exposure of a highly germanium-doped fibre was performed at a power density of ~142~W/cm2. In this configuration, a refractive index change of about 2.5 × 10-3 was measured, partially due to the compaction phenomenon as well as a 20 MHz permanent change in the Brillouin frequency shift (at 1.55 μm).
Keywords :
Brillouin spectra; germanium; optical fibre dispersion; optical glass; ultraviolet radiation effects; Brillouin frequency shift; JkJk:Ge; UV irradiation influence; photosensitive germanosilicate optical fibres; photosensitive optical fibres; stimulated Brillouin scattering;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2010.3110