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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics
    • Materials Science
    • Photonics

    Background:

    • Fiber-optic polarizers are essential components in optical systems.
    • Existing designs face limitations in performance and integration.
    • Novel materials and structures are needed for advanced polarization control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and characterize a new fiber-optic polarizer.
    • To investigate the use of sodium nitrate (NaNO3) single crystals as a birefringent cladding material.
    • To evaluate the performance of the polarizer based on extinction ratio.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a fiber-optic polarizer with NaNO3 crystal cladding around a core fiber.
    • Systematic measurement of extinction ratios for varying core radii and cladding lengths.
    • Characterization of polarized light performance.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully developed a novel fiber-optic polarizer using NaNO3 single crystal cladding.
    • Achieved high extinction ratios, typically 31.2 dB.
    • Demonstrated performance dependence on core diameter (e.g., 6 µm) and cladding length (e.g., 6 mm).

    Conclusions:

    • The developed NaNO3-clad fiber-optic polarizer offers high extinction ratios.
    • This design presents a promising approach for advanced polarization control in fiber optics.
    • Further optimization of dimensions could enhance performance.