Birefringence Writing and Erasing in Ultra-Low-Birefringence Fibers by Polarized Ultraviolet Side-Exposure: Origin and Applications

Thomas MEYER; Pierre –A. NICATI; Philippe A. ROBERT; Dimitris VARELAS; Hans –G. LIMBERGER; René P. SALATH

doi:10.1007/BF02935990

Thomas MEYER, Pierre –A. NICATI, Philippe A. ROBERT, Dimitris VARELAS, Hans –G. LIMBERGER, René P. SALATH

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Keywords: optical fibers, photosensivity, birefringence

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1997 Volume 4 Issue 1A Pages 53-55

DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02935990

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Abstract

This paper presents a new method for writing and erasing a birefringence in optical fibers by polarized ultra violet side-exposure. This experiment gives new insight into the origin of the induced birefringence and some applications are outlined.

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