Title :
An All-fiber Tunable Polarization-Dependent Loss Element
Author :
Huang, Rong ; Alhassen, Fares ; Tseng, David ; Boyraz, Ozdal ; Lee, Henry P.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of California, Irvine
Abstract :
We describe the implementation of a wavelength-tunable polarization-dependent-loss element on polarization-maintaining fiber using two independently-controlled acoustic gratings. Continuous attenuation in both fast and slow axes at the same wavelength is demonstrated.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; optical fibre polarisation; optical tuning; all-fiber tunable polarization-dependent loss element; continuous attenuation; independently-controlled acoustic gratings; Acoustic waves; Birefringence; Fiber gratings; Frequency; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber theory; Page description languages; Piezoelectric polarization;
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.2007.4348835
