We review polarization stabilization techniques based on the polarization attraction effect in low-birefringence fibers. Polarization attraction or pulling may be based on cross-polarization modulation, on parametric amplification, and on Raman or Brillouin scattering. We also review methods for laser frequency conversion based on polarization modulation instabilities in low- and high-birefringence fibers, and photonic crystal fibers. Polarization instabilities in nonlinear fibers may also be exploited for sensing applications.
Nonlinear polarization effects in optical fibers: polarization attraction and modulation instability [Invited] / G., Millot; Wabnitz, Stefan. - In: JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA. B, OPTICAL PHYSICS. - ISSN 0740-3224. - 31:(2014), pp. 2754-2768. [10.1364/JOSAB.31.002754]
Nonlinear polarization effects in optical fibers: polarization attraction and modulation instability [Invited]
WABNITZ, Stefan
2014
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We review polarization stabilization techniques based on the polarization attraction effect in low-birefringence fibers. Polarization attraction or pulling may be based on cross-polarization modulation, on parametric amplification, and on Raman or Brillouin scattering. We also review methods for laser frequency conversion based on polarization modulation instabilities in low- and high-birefringence fibers, and photonic crystal fibers. Polarization instabilities in nonlinear fibers may also be exploited for sensing applications.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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