Remote polarization control for fiber-optic interferometers
Abstract
A simple method has been developed for control and prevention of polarization fade on a single output lead from a remotely located fiber-optic interferometer. The method has been demonstrated using a fiber-optic Michelson interferometer. In contrast to a previously suggested method, only a single detector is required. The technique has application for passive, remotely located sensors. Extension to balanced homodyne detection schemes and coherent communications is discussed.
- Publication:
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Optics Letters
- Pub Date:
- March 1987
- DOI:
- 10.1364/OL.12.000217
- Bibcode:
- 1987OptL...12..217W
- Keywords:
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- Fiber Optics;
- Michelson Interferometers;
- Polarization Characteristics;
- Remote Control;
- Homodyne Reception;
- Linear Polarization;
- Oscillographs;
- Signal Fading;
- Instrumentation and Photography