Study of Non-Linear Polarization Rotation and Optical Switching in Optical Fibers

Authors

  • Dr. Reena Kumari  Department of Physics, Millat College, L. N. Mithila University, Darbhanga, Bihar, India
  • Dr. K. B. Singh  Department of Physics, L. S. College, B R A Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
  • Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Chandra Mishra  Department of Physics, Millat College, LNMU, Darbhanga

Keywords:

Optical Fiber, Polarization, Switching.

Abstract

In this paper, we present both a theoretical and experimental analysis of the nonlinear polarization rotation in an optical fiber. Starting from the coupled non-linear Schr¨odinger equations an analytical solution for the evolution of the state of polarization, valid for fibers with large linear birefringence and quasi cw input light with arbitrary polarization, is given.

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Dr. Reena Kumari, Dr. K. B. Singh, Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Chandra Mishra "Study of Non-Linear Polarization Rotation and Optical Switching in Optical Fibers" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 11, Issue 2, pp.395-403, March-April-2024.