Transmission modification of optical fiber components intensity by using liquid crystals

Authors
Duhem, O Henninot, JF Warenghem, M Douay, M
Citation
O. Duhem et al., Transmission modification of optical fiber components intensity by using liquid crystals, MOL CRYST A, 329, 1999, pp. 1237-1243
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SECTION A-MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS
ISSN journal
1058725X → ACNP
Volume
329
Year of publication
1999
Part
2
Pages
1237 - 1243
Database
ISI
SICI code
1058-725X(1999)329:<1237:TMOOFC>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The alignment and electrical reorientation of a liquid crystal around a tap ered fiber were studied in order to improve the efficiency of optical compo nents using liquid crystal. The method is based on the visualisation of the taper losses occuring when immersed in a liquid crystal of indices higher than silica. The polarisation into the taper was also determined.