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In-line fiber-polarization-rocking rotator and filter.
Optics Letters
|September 2, 2009
Summary
This study developed an in-line polarization rotator using a single-mode birefringent fiber with periodic twists. The device demonstrates wavelength-dependent polarization conversion, achieving 4.8 nm bandwidth for 100% conversion.
Area of Science:
- Optical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Single-mode birefringent fibers are crucial for polarization control in optical systems.
- Developing integrated polarization control components is essential for compact optical devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and fabricate an in-line polarization rotator integrated within a single-mode birefringent fiber.
- To investigate the polarization conversion characteristics and bandwidth of the developed rotator.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a birefringent fiber with periodic twists in its principal axes by rocking the preform during fiber drawing.
- Characterization of the polarization conversion efficiency and its dependence on wavelength and fiber length.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of an in-line polarization rotator into a single-mode birefringent fiber.
- Demonstrated wavelength-dependent polarization conversion with a bandwidth inversely proportional to the number of twist periods.
- Achieved 4.8 nm bandwidth for 100% polarization conversion over a 170 cm fiber length.
Conclusions:
- Periodic twisting of birefringent fiber principal axes is an effective method for creating in-line polarization rotators.
- The rotator's bandwidth is tunable by adjusting the number of twist periods, offering design flexibility.
- This integrated approach provides a compact solution for polarization control in optical fiber systems.
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