Polarization-Independent Switches For Use With Single-Mode Optical Fibers

W. K. Burns

doi:10.1117/12.956263

13 July 1978 Polarization-Independent Switches For Use With Single-Mode Optical Fibers

W. K. Burns

Proceedings Volume 0139, Guided Wave Optical Systems and Devices I; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956263
Event: 1978 Technical Symposium East, 1978, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

Four-port switches which operate independently of the polarization state of incident light are necessary for use with optical fibers which do not preserve polarization. We will review the present state of development of such a switch in Ti-diffused LiNb0₃ and the progress of end-fire coupling experiments between the switch and single mode optical fibers. Likely applications of such a switch in future optical fiber systems will be discussed.

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W. K. Burns "Polarization-Independent Switches For Use With Single-Mode Optical Fibers", Proc. SPIE 0139, Guided Wave Optical Systems and Devices I, (13 July 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956263

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