Enhanced method for the reconstruction of zero-dispersion wavelength maps of optical fibers by measurement of continuous-wave four-wave mixing efficiency.

نویسندگان

  • Miguel González-Herráez
  • Pedro Corredera
  • Maria L Hernanz
  • Jose A Méndez
چکیده

The zero-dispersion wavelength map of an optical fiber can be obtained from measurement of end-to-end four-wave mixing efficiency at various wavelengths. A fast and unambiguous algorithm for reconstruction of the zero-dispersion wavelength map of an optical fiber by measurement of four-wave mixing efficiency is proposed. This method can produce high-resolution results in a few seconds. We also study the limitations of this technique that are due to polarization-mode dispersion (PMD). Simple practical rules to avoid the effects of PMD in such measurements are established.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Applied optics

دوره 41 19  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2002