The optimization of the fiber-coupled terahertz time-domain spectroscopy（THz-TDS） system is performed by changing the polarization of the optical excitation pulse centered at 1550 nm. In Ga As/In Al As multilayer st...The optimization of the fiber-coupled terahertz time-domain spectroscopy（THz-TDS） system is performed by changing the polarization of the optical excitation pulse centered at 1550 nm. In Ga As/In Al As multilayer structures based photoconductive antennas are used in TDS setup as both the emitter and receiver. The experimental results demonstrate that not only the THz signal power but also the temporal waveform vary with the rotation of the exciting pulse polarization. Maximum output power of the emitter is obtained when the polarization of the pump pulse is perpendicular to the edge of the metal electrodes. At this moment the THz waveform is close to a single-cycled pulse. However, double THz pulses could be recorded when the pump laser polarization is parallel to the electrodes. Laser pulse splitting induced by the birefringence of the optical fiber may attribute to the polarizationdependent performance of the fiber-coupled THz-TDS system.展开更多
The effect of third order dispersion on pulse transmission is discussed. The coupled nonlinear Schrdinger equations characterizing the birefringent single mode fibers is solved numerically with combined consideratio...The effect of third order dispersion on pulse transmission is discussed. The coupled nonlinear Schrdinger equations characterizing the birefringent single mode fibers is solved numerically with combined consideration on chromatic dispersion, including second and third order dispersions, polarization mode dispersion (PMD) and nonlinearity. Various simulation results are presented.展开更多
Theoretically and experimentally, the effects of temperature on the weak principal axis of twisted optical fiber loop are analyzed, and the results show that the location of the pair of weak principal axis will drift ...Theoretically and experimentally, the effects of temperature on the weak principal axis of twisted optical fiber loop are analyzed, and the results show that the location of the pair of weak principal axis will drift with temperature change, which will deteriorate the stability of system when applied to sensor system. In this paper, the influence of phase drift of weak principal axis on the performance of optical fiber current sensor is mainly predicted theoretically. Our research results will provide a beneficial reference for improving optical fiber sensor system.展开更多
In this paper, we report a novel method for accurately measuring the photo-induced birefringence of photosensitive fiber by using Mach-Zehnder interferometer. The results indicate that the normalized birefringence can...In this paper, we report a novel method for accurately measuring the photo-induced birefringence of photosensitive fiber by using Mach-Zehnder interferometer. The results indicate that the normalized birefringence can attain 10-5.展开更多
A strain-induced birefringence double-clad (DC) fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is proposed and demonstrated. The grating is fabricated in the core of rectangular inner cladding double clad fiber by using phase mask method....A strain-induced birefringence double-clad (DC) fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is proposed and demonstrated. The grating is fabricated in the core of rectangular inner cladding double clad fiber by using phase mask method. By applying lateral strain on the grating, the birefringence is induced. In order to detect the birefringent effect of the grating, we use it as the output mirror of a laser. When lateral strain is applied, the grating becomes birefringent. Therefore, one reflection peak of double-clad fiber Bragg grating becomes two peaks and the laser also lases in two wavelengths. The wavelength spacing of the laser can be tuned from 0 to 0.8 nm. The absolute wavelengths for the two polarizations can be tuned 1.2 and 2.0 nm, respectively.展开更多
Previous studies on modulation instabilities（MIs） in birefringent optical fibers focus on the ordinary linearly and circularly ones. This paper reports an analysis of MIs in the general elliptically birefringent fib...Previous studies on modulation instabilities（MIs） in birefringent optical fibers focus on the ordinary linearly and circularly ones. This paper reports an analysis of MIs in the general elliptically birefringent fibers with the emphasis on investigating the effects of ellipticity angle（0？ ≤θ≤ 90？）. Both symmetric and antisymmetric CW states are considered. In the anomalous dispersion regime, for the symmetric（antisymmetric） CW states, we show that MI gain increases dramatically（reduces first and then enhances greatly） as the increment of θ. In the normal dispersion regime, for the both CW states, the distinctive feature is that the gain of the MI bands reduces first, vanishes at θ = 45？,reappears across this ellipticity angle, and quickly increases after then.展开更多
基金supported by National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No.2014CB339802,No.2011CB808100National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11174156
文摘The optimization of the fiber-coupled terahertz time-domain spectroscopy（THz-TDS） system is performed by changing the polarization of the optical excitation pulse centered at 1550 nm. In Ga As/In Al As multilayer structures based photoconductive antennas are used in TDS setup as both the emitter and receiver. The experimental results demonstrate that not only the THz signal power but also the temporal waveform vary with the rotation of the exciting pulse polarization. Maximum output power of the emitter is obtained when the polarization of the pump pulse is perpendicular to the edge of the metal electrodes. At this moment the THz waveform is close to a single-cycled pulse. However, double THz pulses could be recorded when the pump laser polarization is parallel to the electrodes. Laser pulse splitting induced by the birefringence of the optical fiber may attribute to the polarizationdependent performance of the fiber-coupled THz-TDS system.
文摘The effect of third order dispersion on pulse transmission is discussed. The coupled nonlinear Schrdinger equations characterizing the birefringent single mode fibers is solved numerically with combined consideration on chromatic dispersion, including second and third order dispersions, polarization mode dispersion (PMD) and nonlinearity. Various simulation results are presented.
文摘Theoretically and experimentally, the effects of temperature on the weak principal axis of twisted optical fiber loop are analyzed, and the results show that the location of the pair of weak principal axis will drift with temperature change, which will deteriorate the stability of system when applied to sensor system. In this paper, the influence of phase drift of weak principal axis on the performance of optical fiber current sensor is mainly predicted theoretically. Our research results will provide a beneficial reference for improving optical fiber sensor system.
基金Supported by the National "863" high technology project(2002AA313110)
文摘In this paper, we report a novel method for accurately measuring the photo-induced birefringence of photosensitive fiber by using Mach-Zehnder interferometer. The results indicate that the normalized birefringence can attain 10-5.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60137010) the National '863' Project of China (No. 2003AA312100).
文摘A strain-induced birefringence double-clad (DC) fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is proposed and demonstrated. The grating is fabricated in the core of rectangular inner cladding double clad fiber by using phase mask method. By applying lateral strain on the grating, the birefringence is induced. In order to detect the birefringent effect of the grating, we use it as the output mirror of a laser. When lateral strain is applied, the grating becomes birefringent. Therefore, one reflection peak of double-clad fiber Bragg grating becomes two peaks and the laser also lases in two wavelengths. The wavelength spacing of the laser can be tuned from 0 to 0.8 nm. The absolute wavelengths for the two polarizations can be tuned 1.2 and 2.0 nm, respectively.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11447113 and 11305031 Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Provincial Universities under Grant No.14KJB140009 the Startup Foundation for Introducing Talent of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology under Grant No.2241131301064
文摘Previous studies on modulation instabilities（MIs） in birefringent optical fibers focus on the ordinary linearly and circularly ones. This paper reports an analysis of MIs in the general elliptically birefringent fibers with the emphasis on investigating the effects of ellipticity angle（0？ ≤θ≤ 90？）. Both symmetric and antisymmetric CW states are considered. In the anomalous dispersion regime, for the symmetric（antisymmetric） CW states, we show that MI gain increases dramatically（reduces first and then enhances greatly） as the increment of θ. In the normal dispersion regime, for the both CW states, the distinctive feature is that the gain of the MI bands reduces first, vanishes at θ = 45？,reappears across this ellipticity angle, and quickly increases after then.
