Title :
Polarimetric four-wave mixing between two wavelengths in a single-mode fiber
Author :
Chiang, K.S. ; Lor, K.P. ; Chan, C.K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., City Univ. of Hong Kong, China
Abstract :
We demonstrate experimentally a new polarimetric four-wave-mixing process in a single-mode fiber with two wavelengths. This process can result in polarization-induced crosstalk among WDM channels, yet has potential applications in wavelength conversion.
Keywords :
multiwave mixing; optical communication; optical crosstalk; optical fibre polarisation; optical wavelength conversion; polarimetry; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM channels; polarimetric four-wave mixing; polarimetric four-wave-mixing process; polarization-induced crosstalk; single-mode fiber; single-mode fiber wavelengths; wavelength conversion; Birefringence; Crosstalk; Four-wave mixing; Frequency; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber polarization; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
