Fast tunable in-line liquid crystal based polarization controller for reset free operation

B. R. Acharya, L. Möller, K. W. Baldwin, R. A. MacHarrie, C. C. Huang, R. Pindak, J. A. Rogers

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Abstract

Design and performance of a novel, fast, endless, and continuously tunable nematic liquid crystal polarization controller is reported. A negligible power penalty was observed when the polarization controller was used for PMD compensation at 40Gb/s.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2002 28th European Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC 2002
EditorsPer Danielsen
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)8790974670
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
Event28th European Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC 2002 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: Sep 12 2002 → …

Publication series

NameEuropean Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC
Volume5

Other

Other28th European Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC 2002
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityCopenhagen
Period9/12/02 → …

Keywords

  • Electrodes
  • High speed optical techniques
  • Lighting control
  • Liquid crystal devices
  • Liquid crystals
  • Optical control
  • Optical polarization
  • Optical pulses
  • Optical retarders
  • Space technology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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