Title :
Polarization insensitive measurement of the fiber-optic nonlinear refractive index
Author :
Fellegara, A. ; Amato, L. ; Sacchetto, P. ; Boffi, P. ; Melloni, A. ; Martinelli, M.
Author_Institution :
R&D Transmission Bus. Unit, Italtel Soc. Italiana Telecommun. SpA, Milan, Italy
fDate :
25 Feb.-1 March 1996
Abstract :
This communication presents a novel cross-phase modulation method that allows one to measure the Kerr nonlinear index of common optical fibers with a high insensitivity to the polarization perturbations. The scheme is based on the use of an ortho-conjugated mirror (OCM).
Keywords :
optical Kerr effect; optical fibre testing; optical modulation; refractive index; refractive index measurement; Kerr nonlinear refractive index; cross-phase modulation; optical fiber; ortho-conjugated mirror; polarization insensitive measurement; Bragg gratings; Coils; Fiber gratings; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical reflection; Probes; Refractive index; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications, 1996. OFC '96
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-422-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1996.908301
