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Fiber Optic Sensing

Background:

Fiber-optic resonators are crucial for high-precision measurements.
Birefringence can introduce errors in optical systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To calculate the influence of birefringence on fiber-optic resonator resonance frequency.
To understand birefringence-induced shifts in optical sensor performance.

Main Methods:

Theoretical calculation of resonance frequency shifts.
Modeling the effect of polarization-dependent loss and phase shifts.

Main Results:

Quantified the relationship between birefringence and resonance frequency.
Determined the impact of polarization effects on resonator stability.

Conclusions:

Birefringence significantly alters the resonance frequency of closed-loop fiber-optic resonators.
Accurate characterization is essential for reliable optical sensing.