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Fiber Optic Phase and Polarization Modulator Utilizing a Transparent Piezofilm with Indium Tin Oxide Coating

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

V.S. Sudarshanam ,
S. B. Desu  and
R.O. Claus
V.S. Sudarshanam
Affiliation:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Fiber and Electro Optics Research Center, Bradley Department of Electrical Engineering, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0111
S. B. Desu
Affiliation:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Deaprtment of Materials Science and Engineering, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0111
R.O. Claus
Affiliation:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Fiber and Electro Optics Research Center, Bradley Department of Electrical Engineering, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0111
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Abstract

A fiber optic phase and polarization modulator is presented in which a thin transparent piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride film with indium tin oxide electrode metallization is placed directly in the path of the output of a single mode fiber. Experimental characterization is presented in terms of the linearity of response, phase shifting coefficient, and frequency response for two arrangements differing in the boundary clamping conditions. Many applications to fiber optic switches, intensity modulators and demultiplexers are indicated.

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Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 310: Symposium N – Ferroelectric Thin Films III , 1993 , 65
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1993

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