Title :
Characterization of bending-induced density change inside an optical fiber by use of four-wave mixing microscopy
Author :
Kawasumi, Takehito ; Ozeki, Yasuyuki ; Itoh, Kazuyoshi
Author_Institution :
Grad. Sch. of Eng., Dept. of Mater. & Life Sci., Osaka Univ., Suita
Abstract :
Microscopic density characterization of transparent material with depth resolution is achieved with four-wave mixing microscopy. The density change inside a bent optical fiber with a curvature radius of 3.4 mm is successfully detected.
Keywords :
bending; density; multiwave mixing; optical fibres; optical microscopy; bending-induced density change; bent optical fiber; four-wave mixing microscopy; microscopic density characterization; transparent material; Fiber nonlinear optics; Four-wave mixing; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry; Optical materials; Optical microscopy; Optical mixing; Optical refraction; Refractive index; (120.4530) Optical constants; (190.4380) Nonlinear optics, four-wave mixing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
