Polarization-based fiber optic delay lines

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Abstract

Multichannel fiber-optic delay line architectures using optical polarization switching are proposed that use nonpolarization maintaining single-mode fibers while still maintaining high extinction polarization properties of the switched optical beams. Critical birefringence compensation and noise reduction techniques are introduced and demonstrated for these delay lines showing high optical polarization extinction (≳ 39 dB) and electrical signal-to-noise ratio (≳ 92 dB) results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsAnastasios P. Goutzoulis
Pages120-129
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Technology for Microwave Applications VII - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: 11 Jul 199512 Jul 1995

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2560
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Technology for Microwave Applications VII
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period11/07/9512/07/95

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