Form birefringence in UV-exposed photosensitive fibers computed using a higher order finite element method
Optics Express, Vol. 12, Issue 8, pp. 1720-1726 (2004)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.12.001720
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Abstract
The effective index change and form birefringence are calculated in UV-exposed fibers using a high-order vectorial finite element method. The birefringence is compared in optical fibers with and without photosensitive inner cladding.
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OCIS Codes
(060.0060) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics and optical communications
(060.2340) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics components
(060.2430) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fibers, single-mode
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History
Original Manuscript: March 16, 2004
Revised Manuscript: April 6, 2004
Published: April 19, 2004
Citation
N. Belhadj, S. LaRochelle, and K. Dossou, "Form birefringence in UV-exposed photosensitive fibers computed using a higher order finite element method," Opt. Express 12, 1720-1726 (2004)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-12-8-1720
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