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An approach to the measurement of the nonlinear refractive index of very short lengths of optical fibers

E. P. Alcusa-saezAntonio DiezMiguel V. AndrésE. Rivera–pérezA. Carrascosa

subject

Optical fiberMaterials scienceNonlinear opticsPhysics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)genetic structuresPhysics::OpticsAcousto-optics02 engineering and technology01 natural sciencesSignallaw.invention010309 opticsOptical pumpingOpticslaw0103 physical sciencesOptical fibersFiberSensitivity (control systems)Cross phase modulationOptical propertiesbusiness.industryElastic waves021001 nanoscience & nanotechnologyeye diseasesUNESCO::FÍSICA::Óptica ::Fibras ópticasAcoustic waves:FÍSICA::Óptica ::Fibras ópticas [UNESCO]Modulationsense organs0210 nano-technologybusinessPhase modulationRefractive index

description

A method for the measurement of the nonlinear-refractive index coefficient in single-mode optical fibers is presented. It takes advantage of the high sensitivity of the acousto-optic interaction effect in optical fibers to the fiber properties. Direct measurement of the nonlinear-refractive index change resulting from cross-phase modulation between a probe and a pump signal is obtained from the fiber's acousto-optic interaction performance. It is a non-interferometric method in which a very short length of fiber (<0.25 m) is required.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2018-07-02
10.1063/1.5035146http://hdl.handle.net/10550/67557