Abstract
A special kind of microstructured optical fiber is proposed and fabricated in which, in addition to the holey region (solid core and silica-air cladding), two large holes exist for electrode insertion. Either Bi-Sn or Au-Sn alloys were selectively inserted into the large holes forming two parallel, continuous and homogeneous internal electrodes. We demonstrate the production of a monolithic device and its use to externally control some of the guidance properties (e. g. polarization) of the fiber.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1660-1665 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |