Determination of nonlinear coefficient n(2)/A(eff) using self-aligned interferometer and Faraday mirror

Authors
Vinegoni, C Wegmuller, M Gisin, N
Citation
C. Vinegoni et al., Determination of nonlinear coefficient n(2)/A(eff) using self-aligned interferometer and Faraday mirror, ELECTR LETT, 36(10), 2000, pp. 886-888
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
ELECTRONICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
00135194 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
10
Year of publication
2000
Pages
886 - 888
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-5194(20000511)36:10<886:DONCNU>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
A method for measuring the nonlinear coefficient n(2)/A(eff) in telecom fib res at 1550nm is presented. The method is based on determining the Kerr pha se shift detected by a self-aligned interferometer incorporating a Faraday mirror. This makes the setup very robust, and different test fibres can be measured without the need for any further readjustments.