Polarisation-preserving coupler with self aligning birefringent fibres

Abstract
Polarisation-preserving directional couplers have been fabricated with birefringent fibres that self align their axes within the coupling region. The polarisation characteristics have been measured with the reliable spectral-averaging technique, and broadband extinction ratios of −20 dB have been achieved, on average, in all ports.

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