Title :
All-SOP all-fibre depolariser
Author :
Azami, N. ; Villeneuve, E. ; Villeneuve, A. ; Gonthier, F.
Abstract :
A single mode fibre depolariser is demonstrated, based on a 3 dB coupler in association with polarisation combiners. Wide spectral band operation and low degree of polarisation (5%) are obtained. The linear design allows high stability and ease of integration.
Keywords :
optical fibre losses; optical fibre polarisation; power combiners; all-fibre depolariser; degree of polarisation; linear design; loss; polarisation combiners; single mode fibre depolariser; stability; state of polarisation; wide spectral band operation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20031052
