Modeling and observations of phase-mask trapezoidal profiles with grating-fiber image reproduction

We report on an investigation of the trapezoidal design and fabrication defects in phase masks used to produce Bragg reflection gratings in optical fibers. We used a direct visualization technique to examine the nonuniformity of the interference patterns generated by several phase masks. Fringe patt...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2000-03, Vol.39 (7), p.1077-1083
Main Authors: Lyons, D R, Lindesay, J V, Lee, H R, Ndlela, Z U, Thompson, E J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We report on an investigation of the trapezoidal design and fabrication defects in phase masks used to produce Bragg reflection gratings in optical fibers. We used a direct visualization technique to examine the nonuniformity of the interference patterns generated by several phase masks. Fringe patterns from the phase masks are compared with the analogous patterns resulting from two-beam interference. Atomic force microscope imaging of the actual phase gratings that give rise to anomalous fringe patterns is used to determine input parameters for a general theoretical model. Phase masks with pitches of 0.566 and 1.059 microm are modeled and investigated.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.39.001077