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Sagnac interferometric switch utilizing Faraday rotation
Journal of Applied Physics
  • Sasha Kemmet, Iowa State University
  • Mani Mina, Iowa State University
  • Robert J. Weber, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2009
DOI
10.1063/1.3058627
Abstract

In this paper, a novel fiber-based, magneto-optic switch based on a Sagnac interferometer is presented. Experimental results at 1550 nm are reported and device performance such as extinction ratio for both single-mode and multi-mode fiber is presented. The performance is modeled using an analytical model which includes reflections at magneto-optic interfaces. The paper examines ways to improve the extinction ratio and the performance of the Sagnac configuration.

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The following article appeared in Journal of Applied Physics 105 (2009): and may be found at doi: 10.1063/1.3058627.

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American Institute of Physics
Language
en
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Citation Information
Sasha Kemmet, Mani Mina and Robert J. Weber. "Sagnac interferometric switch utilizing Faraday rotation" Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 105 Iss. 7 (2009) p. 07E702-1 - 07E702-3
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mani_mina/19/