The polarization state of light in a single mode optical fiber may
be changed by linear and circular birefringence intrinsic to the fiber
or introduced by stress in the fiber due to external pressure, bends or
twists. Rotation of polarization may also occur in the absence of any
intrinsic or...
This study investigates the polarization and magnetooptic properties of single-mode fibers. These are important for the development of single-mode fiber applications such as interferometric and electromagnetic field sensors and coherent communication systems, which rely on the polarization state of the light. Various linear, circular and induced birefringence effects cause mode...