Polarization mode dispersion for single-mode fibers with polarization dependent losses

Article Article scientifique Article Polarization mode dispersion for single-mode fibers with polarization dependent losses eng 1993 author Gisin Nicolas 23716 author Salama Yves 22812 author Hongler M.O. 333-336 10.1016/0030-4018(93)90724-J 0030-4018 http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/003040189390724J Birefringent single-mode fibers with random polarization mode coupling and polarization dependent losses are considered. The effect of these losses on polarization mode dispersion (PMD) is computed. The relevant number is found to be the differential loss between both polarization modes over one coupling length. For polarizing fibers, the coupling length is of several kilometers, the relevant number is thus high, and the PMD is significantly reduced by the differential loss. For standard fibers, on the other hand, the coupling length is of several tens of meters, the relevant number is thus small and polarization dependent losses have a negligible effect on the PMD. Dewey 500.2 35 Groupe de physique appliquée 135 false Optics communications 101 5-6 76800055-6f8a-4950-814c-7203de47e799 Article (Published version) Restricted Scan_UNIGE_2213_001.pdf 205333 application/pdf restrictedAccess Faculté des sciences / Section de physique / Groupe de physique appliquée

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