Title :
Impulse response measurements using optical low coherence reflectometry with tunable source
Author :
Engin, D. ; Eyal, A. ; Salvadore, R. ; Tur, M. ; Tong, X.
Abstract :
A recently proposed technique is used for the first time to measure the complex impulse response of fiber gratings (KL=0.5-3) and a DFB laser. Good agreement with independent spectral measurement and spatial resolution of ~30 mum are obtained
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; distributed feedback lasers; laser variables measurement; light coherence; optical fibre testing; reflectometry; DFB laser; complex impulse response; fiber gratings; impulse response measurements; optical low coherence reflectometry; spectral measurement; tunable source; Fiber gratings; Fiber lasers; Optical fiber devices; Optical filters; Optical sensors; Phase measurement; Reflectometry; Time measurement; Tunable circuits and devices; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215531
