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Polarization scramblers usually vary the [[Jones vector]] of the polarization state over the entire [[Poincaré sphere]]. |
Polarization scramblers usually vary the [[Jones vector]] of the polarization state over the entire [[Poincaré sphere]]. |
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== See also = |
== See also == |
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* [[Polarization-division multiplexing]] |
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Revision as of 21:06, 25 June 2012
Polarization scrambling is the process of rapidly varying the polarization of light within a system using a polarization controller so that the average polarization over time is effectively randomized. Polarization scrambling can be used in scientific experiments to cancel out errors caused by polatization effects. Polarization scrambling is also used on long-distance fibre optic transmission systems with optical amplifiers, in order to avoid polarization hole-burning.
Polarization scramblers usually vary the Jones vector of the polarization state over the entire Poincaré sphere.
See also
External links
- "Polarization Scrambler Application Note" (PDF). General Photonics.
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