Theory of Fiber Optic Raman Polarizers

Abstract

The theoretical description of a Raman amplifier based on the vector model of randomly birefringent fibers is proposed and applied to the characterization of Raman polarizers. The Raman polarizer is a special type of Raman amplifier with the property of producing a highly repolarized beam when fed by relatively weak and unpolarized light.

7 pages, 4 figures, submitted to Optics Letters

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