Title :
Methods to construct programmable PMD Sources. II. Instrument demonstrations
Author :
Damask, Jay N. ; Myers, Pete R. ; Simer, Greg J. ; Boschi, Anthony
fDate :
4/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Demonstrations of several four-stage programmable polarization-mode-dispersion sources are compared with theoretical predictions. The instruments can independently control first- and second-order polarization-mode dispersion (PMD). Birefringent phase is used to continuously frequency-shift the PMD spectrum, and used to show the difference between a coherent and incoherent spectra.
Keywords :
birefringence; infrared spectra; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; telecommunication standards; PMD spectrum; birefringent phase; coherent spectra; first-order PMD; frequency-shift; incoherent spectra; instrument demonstrations; optical instruments; optical standards; optical testing; polarization-mode-dispersion; programmable PMD sources; second-order PMD; Birefringence; Calibration; Delay; Frequency; Instruments; Optical mixing; Optical polarization; Optical retarders; Phase shifters; Polarization mode dispersion;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2004.825318
