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Nonlinear polarization effects in optical fibers: polarization attraction and modulation instability [Invited]
Guy MillotStefan Wabnitzsubject
Polarization rotatorOptical fiberMaterials sciencebusiness.industryPhysics::OpticsNonlinear opticsBirefringence; fibers; modulationStatistical and Nonlinear PhysicsPolarization (waves)Atomic and Molecular Physics and Opticslaw.inventionOpticsCross-polarized wave generationBrillouin scatteringlawOptoelectronicsbusinessCircular polarizationPhotonic-crystal fiberdescription
We review polarization stabilization techniques based on the polarization attraction effect in low-birefringence fibers. Polarization attraction or pulling may be based on cross-polarization modulation, on parametric amplification, and on Raman or Brillouin scattering. We also review methods for laser frequency conversion based on polarization modulation instabilities in low- and high-birefringence fibers, and photonic crystal fibers. Polarization instabilities in nonlinear fibers may also be exploited for sensing applications.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-17 | Journal of the Optical Society of America B |