title: Analytical theory for polarization mode dispersion of spun and twisted fiber.
abstract: We derive an analytical expression for differential group delay of spun and twisted fibers, which should provide valuable guidance for optimization of such parameters to produce low polarization mode dispersion fiber.
authors.forename: Muguang
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Tangjun
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Shuisheng
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jian