Analysis of polarization-mode coupling by acoustic torsional waves in optical fibers

Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 112-118

  Engan, Helge E ^a  

^a NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Norway)

Author keywords

Acousto optic interaction; Optical fiber sensors; Polarization mode coupling

Indexed keywords

EID: 0003227038     PISSN: 10847529     EISSN: 15208532     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1364/JOSAA.13.000112     Document Type: Article

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