Title :
Polarization Echoes Based on Scatter De-correlation in Polarization Maintaining Fiber
Author :
Gifford, D.K. ; Froggatt, M.E. ; Kreger, S.T. ; Wolfe, M.S. ; Soller, B.J.
Author_Institution :
Luna Technol., Blacksburg, VA
Abstract :
High-resolution optical frequency domain reflectometry is used to observe fading of the polarization beat signature of PM fiber. Through dispersion management, a beat echo is observed at a later point in a fiber under test.
Keywords :
decorrelation; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; reflectometry; dispersion management; optical frequency domain reflectometry; polarization beat signature; polarization echoes; polarization maintaining fiber; scatter decorrelation; Birefringence; Fading; Light scattering; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Rayleigh scattering; Reflectometry; Samarium;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348470
