In this letter,a new polarization state generator(PSG) is presented,which can generate an output with arbitrary state of polarization(SOP).This PSG consists of a linear polarizer,a rotatable quarter-waveplate,and a ro...In this letter,a new polarization state generator(PSG) is presented,which can generate an output with arbitrary state of polarization(SOP).This PSG consists of a linear polarizer,a rotatable quarter-waveplate,and a rotatable half-waveplate.The PSG can be used to study the polarization-related effects on optical components and on optical fiber communication systems.展开更多
基金Supported by State"10-5"Project :"40 Gb/s SDH(STM-256)Optical Fiber Communications Equipments and Systems"( No.2002BA106B07-5)
文摘In this letter,a new polarization state generator(PSG) is presented,which can generate an output with arbitrary state of polarization(SOP).This PSG consists of a linear polarizer,a rotatable quarter-waveplate,and a rotatable half-waveplate.The PSG can be used to study the polarization-related effects on optical components and on optical fiber communication systems.