Polarized Light in So-called "Singlemode" Fiber:Not As Simple As You May Think

Polarized Light in So-called "Singlemode" Fiber:Not As Simple As You May Think

1/25/98

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Polarized Light in So-called "Singlemode" Fiber:Not As Simple As You May Think

Implications of Polarization in Telecommunications

How does polarized light interact with optical fiber?

Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)

The Geometric Phase

The Geometric Phase in Action...

Polarization and the Patchcord

Author: Dr. G. Shinn, EXFO