title: Coiled-birefringent-fiber polarizers.
abstract: Experimental results are presented that illustrate the excellent reproducibility and thermal stability of fiber polarizers made by coiling highly birefringent bow-tie fibers. The effective extinction ratio of the polarizer when used in a fiber-optic gyroscope is shown to be 62 dB.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Varnham
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Payne
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Barlow
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Tarbox