Title :
Polarization-based fast-swept optical spectrum analyzer
Author :
Zhang, Bo ; Yao, X. Steve ; Chen, Xiaojun ; Willner, Alan E.
Author_Institution :
Gen. Photonics Corp., Chino, CA
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a novel polarimeter-enabled optical spectrum analyzer. The high-speed and very-large spectral-range enable measurement of > 100-nm fast-swept sources beyond 100-KHz. A unique 3-D plot displays the spectra of a fast-scanning source.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; polarimeters; polarimetry; spectral analysers; 3-D plot displays; fast-swept sources; optical spectrum analyzer; polarimeter; Frequency; High speed optical techniques; Light sources; Optical filters; Optical interferometry; Optical polarization; Optical resonators; Spectral analysis; Tunable circuits and devices; Wavelength measurement; (070.4790) Spectrum Analysis; (260.5430) Polarization;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
