Phase Sensitivity of Conventional Single-Mode, PANDA, and Holey Optical Fibers: A Comparison Study
Abstract
A comparison of phase sensitivity was conducted for three different types of optical-fiber designs having the same outer diameter. The optical fibers were subjected to a 1-micronPa harmonic pressure load at excitation frequencies ranging from 1 Hz to 5 kHz. The polarization- maintaining and absorption-reducing optical fiber exhibited a marginal 6.3% gain in phase sensitivity over a conventional single-mode optical fiber. The holey fiber selected for this study showed a significant 130% phase sensitivity gain over conventional single-mode optical fiber, enabling the external harmonic load to strain the core beyond that observed in solid optical fibers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 16, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408460
Entities
People
- Jason M. Maguire
- Marilyn J. Berliner
- Wilson K. S. Chiu
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center