Polarization mode dispersion mapping in optical fibers with a polarization-OTDR

We describe a technique for the measurement of the polarization mode dispersion distribution along an optical fiber link based on a polarization optical time-domain reflectometer technique setup. This technique does not require the complete measurement of the polarization state of the backscattered...

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Published in:IEEE photonics technology letters 2002-12, Vol.14 (12), p.1716-1718
Main Authors: Wuilpart, M., Ravet, G., Megret, P., Blondel, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Backscattering
Birefringence
Dispersions
Fibers
High speed optical techniques
Length measurement
Optical coupling
Optical fiber communication
Optical fiber dispersion
Optical fiber polarization
Optical fibers
Polarization
Polarization mode dispersion
Reflectometers
Time domain analysis
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Summary:We describe a technique for the measurement of the polarization mode dispersion distribution along an optical fiber link based on a polarization optical time-domain reflectometer technique setup. This technique does not require the complete measurement of the polarization state of the backscattered signal. We report results performed on different types of fibers: standard step index, dispersion shifted, and dispersion compensating fibers.
ISSN:1041-1135
1941-0174
DOI:10.1109/LPT.2002.804653