Stokes Vector Scattering induced by Nonlinear Depolarization of Light in Fiber
Lothar Moeller
TL;DR
This paper experimentally observes how nonlinear depolarization in optical fibers causes scattering of the state of polarization in Stokes space, with measured scattering angles of a few degrees over trans-Pacific distances.
Contribution
It introduces the measurement of SOP scattering angles caused by NLDP in fiber, expanding previous characterizations with new angular data.
Findings
SOP scattering angles are within a few degrees over trans-Pacific distances
Nonlinear depolarization induces measurable SOP scattering in fiber
Experimental methods for measuring SOP scattering angles are demonstrated
Abstract
We report the experimental observation of SOP scattering in Stokes space caused by nonlinear depolarization (NLDP) of light in fiber. In addition to our previous characterizations of NLDP by SOP speed histograms and Stokes vector spectra, we measure SOP scattering angles. For trans-Pacific propagation distances these angles range within a few degrees.
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