Measurement of birefringence in integrated optical waveguides by use of a microwave-modulated optical wave
Optics Letters, Vol. 26, Issue 4, pp. 193-195 (2001)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.26.000193
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Abstract
We present a technique for measuring birefringence (B) in integrated optical waveguides by use of a microwave-modulated optical wave. It is shown that the technique is able to yield an accurate measurement of birefringence. In addition, an approximate estimate of birefringence dispersion (dB/dλ) can be achieved by means of tuning the wavelength of the light source and measuring the dependence of the birefringence on the wavelength. As an example of the use of the technique, we show how to evaluate an innovative Ti:LiNbO 3 waveguide. The results show that such a Ti:LiNbO 3 waveguide has a birefringence of 0.0783±0.0001 and a birefringence dispersion of 0.05±0.01μm -1 when the optical wavelength is approximately 1.560μm .
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OCIS Codes
(060.2420) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fibers, polarization-maintaining
(120.5050) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Phase measurement
(130.2790) Integrated optics : Guided waves
(130.3120) Integrated optics : Integrated optics devices
(130.3730) Integrated optics : Lithium niobate
(230.7370) Optical devices : Waveguides
Citation
W. W. Hu, K. Inagaki, and Y. Mizuguchi, "Measurement of birefringence in integrated optical waveguides by use of a microwave-modulated optical wave," Opt. Lett. 26, 193-195 (2001)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-26-4-193
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