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Reflective fiber ring resonator with polarization-independent operation
Optics Letters
|October 6, 2009
Summary
This study presents a novel fiber-optic ring resonator that eliminates polarization sensitivity. The design ensures a stable system scale factor, crucial for accurate measurements.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Fiber Optic Sensors
Background:
- Fiber-optic ring resonators are sensitive to input polarization.
- Birefringence in optical fibers can degrade sensor performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a polarization-insensitive fiber-optic ring-resonator.
- To achieve birefringence compensation for stable sensor operation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a reflective mode of operation.
- Incorporated a Faraday rotator mirror for birefringence compensation.
Main Results:
- Achieved a polarization-independent output resonant-dip transfer function.
- Demonstrated a stable scale factor for the system.
Conclusions:
- The proposed configuration effectively eliminates polarization dependency.
- This design offers enhanced stability for fiber-optic sensing applications.
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