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Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 44, 155-161 (2008)
DOI: 10.1051/epjap:2008157
Estimation of polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependent loss in a cascade of optical components
R. OssikovskiCorning SA, Fontainebleau Research Center, 7 bis avenue de Valvins, 77210 Avon, France
ossikovs@poly.polytechnique.fr
Received: 5 June 2008 / Accepted: 25 July 2008 / Published online: 19 September 2008
Abstract
A general vector approach to the polarization mode dispersion (PMD) and
polarization dependent loss (PDL) calculation in a cascade of optical
components with each component having both PMD and PDL is presented. By
using the formalism, the PMD-PDL coupling effect is quantitatively
described and its implications are discussed. In particular, it is shown
that the presence of PDL in the components is a second-order effect in the
PMD of the cascade. As an illustration of the formalism, a statistical
estimation of PMD and PDL in a practical optical device is performed. The
accuracy and the computational advantage of the vector approach are
demonstrated.
42.25.Ja - Polarization.
42.81.Gs - Birefringence, polarization.
42.79.Sz - Optical communication systems, multiplexers, and demultiplexers.
42.15.Eq - Optical system design.
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