title: Procedure for aligning polarization modulator link for amplitude modulation applications.
abstract: A procedure is detailed for aligning the transmitted output states of a polarization modulated signal to the analyzer states of a polarizing discriminator in an analog photonic link. The steps in the procedure insure optimal amplitude modulation in the link. Experimental results are presented for biasing in two ways: either the DC bias on the modulator or a rotatable half-wave plate can be used. The corresponding theory is included.
authors.forename: Meredith N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Hutchinson
authors.forename: Nicholas J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Frigo
authors.forename: Vincent J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Urick