Title :
Characterization of optical noise in measurements of Stokes parameters: theory and experiment
Author :
Zadok, A. ; Eyal, A.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Tel Aviv Univ., Israel
Abstract :
The optical noise induced by Gaussian sources in measurements of Stokes parameters is characterized at the output of a first-order polarization mode dispersion medium, and is shown to be generally different for each Stokes parameter.
Keywords :
Gaussian noise; luminescence; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical noise; optical variables measurement; Gaussian source; Stokes parameter measurement; first-order polarization mode dispersion medium; optical noise; Fourier transforms; Light emitting diodes; Noise measurement; Optical fiber polarization; Optical filters; Optical noise; Polarization mode dispersion; Random processes; Stimulated emission; Stokes parameters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192597
