Nuclear - Induced Refractive Index Effects Observed In Typical Guided Wave Devices

E. W. Taylor; V. R. Wilson; A. D. Sanchez; S. De Walt; S. Chapman; M. L. Vigil; R. J. Padden

doi:10.1117/12.963345

5 January 1990 Nuclear - Induced Refractive Index Effects Observed In Typical Guided Wave Devices

E. W. Taylor, V. R. Wilson, A. D. Sanchez, S. De Walt, S. Chapman, M. L. Vigil, R. J. Padden

Proceedings Volume 1177, Integrated Optics and Optoelectronics; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963345
Event: OE/FIBERS '89, 1989, Boston, United States

Abstract

A short discussion of recently reported radiation induced responses of Ti:LiNbO₃ directional coupler waveguides and silica birefringent fibers is presented. Based on experimental data, a hypothesis is advanced wherein known photorefractive damage mechanisms in Ti:LiNbO3 guided wave devices may be enhanced by electron induced color centers. Nonequivalent transient absorption and recovery data for a proton irradiated single mode polarization preserving fiber is also presented. An explanation is offered to account for the transient absorption processes based on color center formation and nonequivalent alteration of the fiber birefringence.

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E. W. Taylor, V. R. Wilson, A. D. Sanchez, S. De Walt, S. Chapman, M. L. Vigil, and R. J. Padden "Nuclear - Induced Refractive Index Effects Observed In Typical Guided Wave Devices", Proc. SPIE 1177, Integrated Optics and Optoelectronics, (5 January 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963345

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