| Title: |
Polarization Independent Optical Isolator in Sagnac-Type Configuration |
| Authors: |
Al-Mahmoud, Mouhamad, Dimova, Emiliya, Hristova, Hristina, Coda, Virginie, Rangelov, Andon, Montemezzani, Germano |
| Publication Year: |
2021 |
| Collection: |
Physics (Other) |
| Subject Terms: |
Physics - Optics |
| More Details: |
We propose a polarization-independent optical isolator that does not use walk-off between the two orthogonal polarizations. The design is based on two Faraday rotators in combination with two half-wave plates in a closed, Sagnac-interferometer-like, configuration. An experimental prototype is tested successfully under variation of the input light polarization state with isolation level between 43 dB and 50 dB for all input polarizations (linear, circular, or elliptical). |
| Document Type: |
Working Paper |
| DOI: |
10.1364/AO.423730 |
| Access URL: |
http://arxiv.org/abs/2104.06530 |
| Accession Number: |
edsarx.2104.06530 |
| Database: |
arXiv |
