Measurement of index modulation along fiber Bragg gratings by side scattering and local heating techniques

Authors
Roussel, N Magne, S Martinez, C Ferdinand, P
Citation
N. Roussel et al., Measurement of index modulation along fiber Bragg gratings by side scattering and local heating techniques, OPT FIBER T, 5(1), 1999, pp. 119-132
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
OPTICAL FIBER TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
10685200 → ACNP
Volume
5
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
119 - 132
Database
ISI
SICI code
1068-5200(199901)5:1<119:MOIMAF>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
A method for measurement of index modulation profile along fiber Bragg grat ings is described which uses a hot finger that selectively heats some fring es. Results obtained from this local heating technique and side scattering technique are reviewed and compared. (C) 1999 Academic Press.