FiberTech Polarization-Maintaining Fiber - 84821045G
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Description
Polarization-Maintaining Fibers are a specialized category of singlemode fibers designed to preserve the polarization of light as it travels through the fiber. This unique capability is achieved through the use of stress elements embedded within the cladding of the fiber, which apply mechanical stress to the fiber core. This stress induces birefringence, a critical property that ensures the maintenance of the light’s polarization state.
These fibers are crafted with precision, incorporating different designs of stress elements to cater to specific applications. The two primary designs include the Panda and Bow Tie configurations, each offering distinct performance characteristics suitable for various environments. These fibers are indispensable in optical networks, pump lasers, and microscopic applications, where maintaining the integrity of light polarization is crucial.
The construction of polarization-maintaining fibers involves a glass core surrounded by a protective jacket, with stress elements strategically positioned to ensure optimal performance. The fibers are available with a variety of mode field diameters and jacket sizes, accommodating a wide range of wavelength ranges from the visible to the infrared spectrum. With low attenuation rates and customizable coatings, these fibers offer reliability and efficiency for demanding optical applications.
For those seeking further customization, jacketings and assemblies can be tailored to specific requirements. This flexibility, combined with the advanced technology of polarization-maintaining fibers, positions them as a vital component in modern optical systems, supporting the precise transmission and control of polarized light.
FiberTech Polarization-Maintaining Fiber - 84821045G
Specifications |
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| Mode Field Diameter: | 3.2 um |
| Wavelength Range: | 400 – 500 nm |
| Numerical Aperture: | 0.12 |
| Fiber Type: | Panda |
Features
- Polarization Maintenance: Special single-mode fibers designed to maintain the polarization of light, essential for precise optical applications.
- Stress Elements for Birefringence: Embedded stress elements in the cladding create mechanical stresses on the fiber core, inducing birefringence.
- Variety of Designs: Available in different designs like Panda and Bow Tie, catering to diverse application needs.
- Wide Wavelength Range: Supports a broad range of wavelengths from 400 nm to 1390 nm, suitable for various optical systems.
- Low Attenuation: Offers low attenuation rates, ensuring efficient light transmission over distances.
- Numerical Aperture: Provides numerical apertures ranging from 0.10 to 0.16, optimizing light-gathering capabilities.
- Durable Coating: Features an acrylate coating with diameters available up to 400 µm for enhanced protection.
- Customizable Options: Jacketings and assemblies available on request, allowing for tailored solutions.
- Order Flexibility: Multiple order numbers available for easy procurement and inventory management.
Applications
- Network Applications: Used in networks with optical fibers to maintain polarization.
- Pump Lasers: Ideal for use in pump lasers due to their polarization-maintaining properties.
- Microscopic Applications: Suitable for high-precision microscopic applications where polarization is crucial.
- Optical Communication: Enhances performance in optical communication systems by maintaining polarization.
- Scientific Research: Utilized in various research fields requiring precise light polarization.
- Fiber Optic Sensors: Used in sensors where maintaining light polarization is essential for accurate measurements.
- Telecommunications: Improves signal quality in telecommunications by reducing polarization mode dispersion.
- Medical Equipment: Applied in medical devices that require consistent light polarization for accurate diagnostics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stress elements embedded in the cladding exert mechanical stresses on the fiber core, which leads to birefringence in the fiber core.
Polarization-maintaining fibers are special single-mode fibers that maintain the polarization of the light in the fiber.
The attenuation of polarization-maintaining fibers ranges from 3 to 100 dB/km depending on the wavelength.
These fibers are used in networks with optical fibers, for pump lasers, and for microscopic applications.
The numerical aperture of polarization-maintaining fibers ranges from 0.1 to 0.16.