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Polarization control with low polarization-mode dispersion

US11016316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2017
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L1/242
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical polarization control devices that include two pairs of squeezing plates oriented in mutually perpendicular directions are described. Compressive forces exerted by the two pairs of plates onto an optical fiber can be configured for low polarization mode dispersion. Various methods and systems in which the polarization control devices can be employed are also described.

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