title: Fiber spin-profile designs for producing fibers with low polarization mode dispersion.
abstract: Using coupled-mode theory, we develop a theoretical model to analyze the effects of fiber spin profiles on polarization mode dispersion (PMD). Constant, sinusoidal, and frequency-modulated spin profiles are examined, and phase-matching conditions are analyzed. Our analysis shows that PMD can be reduced effectively by use of frequency-modulated spin profiles.
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Li
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Nolan