Abstract
We demonstrate a single-polarization all-solid hybrid microstructured optical fiber with a UV-induced Bragg grating. A strong (̃20 dB) UV-induced Bragg grating was inscribed within the 30 nm-wide single-polarization window of the fiber, producing polarized Bragg reflection. The sharp band-edge cutoff allows a large polarization-extinction ratio of the Bragg reflection. The hybrid structure of the fiber enabled minimal UV exposure to the high-index regions and the location of the single-polarization window was maintained after the grating was inscribed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13525-13530 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Jul 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |