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Fiber taper diameter characterization using forward Brillouin scattering

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Author(s):
Jarschel, P. F. [1] ; Magalhaes, L. S. [1] ; Aldaya, I. [1, 2] ; Florez, O. [1] ; Dainese, P. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Gleb Wataghin Phys Inst, BR-13083859 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ, Campus Sao Joao Da Boa Vista, BR-13876750 Sao Joao Da Boa Vista - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: OPTICS LETTERS; v. 43, n. 5, p. 995-998, MAR 1 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

We propose a fast and non-destructive method to characterize the absolute diameter and uniformity of micrometer-scale fiber tapers using a pump and probe forward Brillouin scattering setup. The fundamental torsional-radial acoustic mode supported by the wire is excited using a pulsed pump laser and oscillates at a frequency that is inversely proportional to the taper waist diameter. This standing time-varying torsional-radial wave induces polarization modulation on a probe signal, whose spectrum structure reveals the sample diameter and its non-uniformity. By comparing our results with measurements using scanning-electron microscopy, a relative deviation of 1% or less was demonstrated, and diameter non-uniformity of less than 0.5% could be detected. (C) 2018 Optical Society of America (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/57857-2 - Photonics for optical communications
Grantee:Hugo Luis Fragnito
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/20180-3 - Light scattering processes in photonic microstructures
Grantee:Paulo Clóvis Dainese Júnior
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants