Four entangled photons generation using weak light and an all fiber optic scheme for multi-entangled photons generation

This paper proposes a simple scheme of four entangled photons generation using a pulse of weak light input into a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) incorporating a fiber optic ring resonator (FORR) without any optical pumping components included in the system. After a pair of entangled photon has been generated by a four-wave mixing of weak light pulse in the FORR [P.P. Yupapin, S. Suchat, Entangled photon generation using fiber optic Mach-Zehnder interferometer incorporating the nonlinear effect in a fiber ring resonator, Journal of Nanophotonics (JNP) 1 (2007) 013504], four and eight entangled photons can be performed. In application, the multi-entangled states can be formed using the appropriated coupling ratios into a fiber coupler. The effect of the entangled state walk-off along the optical fiber is discussed.     

谐振腔光纤陀螺光纤谐振环特性研究

对有限光源线宽情况下反射式光纤谐振环的响应特性进行了研究,得到了光纤谐振环各谐振特性参量的表示式.分析了特性参量与光源线宽和耦合器特性的关系,结合对方波调制谐振腔光纤陀螺极限灵敏度的分析,给出了设计高灵敏度谐振腔光纤陀螺光纤谐振环的要求和原则.进行了谐振腔光纤陀螺用光纤谐振环的实验研究,制作了适用于谐振腔光纤陀螺的高精细度和高谐振深度光纤谐振环.     

Error corrections of quantum key distribution of the quantum codes via optical wireless link

Quantum key generated by using a fiber optic Mach Zehnder interferometer incorporating a fiber optic ring resonator is proposed. The generated quantum key is distributed via an optical wireless link system, which is available for the free space link. The random quantum bits can be formed and used as the secret codes in quantum communication system. By adding an ancillary photon after the signal photon within the correlation time of the fiber noise and by performing quantum parity checking, the high fidelity to the noiseless quantum in free space is achieved by the technique known as the quantum error correction.     

Future evolution of fiber optic gyros

Recent research on future evolution of fiber optic gyros is discussed. Research factors to improve the functions of interferometer fiber optic gyros in regard to light-source characteristics, temperature change induced drift, and cost reduction are reviewed, and resonator fiber optic gyros and Brillouin fiber optic gyros are evaluated as next generation configurations.     

Quantum key distribution via fiber optic, fidelity and error corrections

We propose an interesting scheme on photon states generation using a fiber optic Mach Zehnder interferometer incorporating a fiber optic ring resonator without any optical pumping parts including in the system, which is available for long-distance link. In principle, the state of a quantum bit, it is known, unknown, or entangled to other systems. The desired quantum states are generated and transmitted in the link via a fiber optic. The transmission quality in terms of quantum fidelity is analyzed, where a high fidelity to the noiseless quantum channel is achieved by adding an ancillary photon after the signal photon within the correlation time of the fiber noise and by performing the quantum parity checking method. The error correction is also analyzed. For simplicity, feature and robustness against path-length mismatches among the nodes make our scheme suitable for multi-user quantum communication networks.     

基于微光学结构的空芯光子带隙光纤环形谐振腔研究

光纤环形谐振腔是构成谐振式光纤陀螺的核心部件。提出了一种基于微光学结构的空芯光子带隙光纤环形谐振腔。建立了这种谐振腔的归一化传递函数模型,并且仿真分析了微光学结构参数与谐振腔特性和陀螺的极限灵敏度的关系。研制出基于微光学结构的空芯光子带隙光纤谐振腔的实验样品,完成了样品性能测试,在此基础上提出了下一步优化方案。研究结果为未来进一步研究基于微光学结构的谐振式空芯光子带隙光纤陀螺提供了理论和实验依据。     

An experimental investigation of the optical switching characteristics using an optical Sagnac interferometer incorporating one and two ring resonators

We present the use of a fiber optic Sagnac interferometer incorporating one and two fiber optic ring resonators to characterize experimentally the optical switching behaviors. These prototypes were formed by the Sagnac interferometer and serially connected to the ring resonators. The input optical signal was launched via one end of the interferometer, where the polarization control was employed to obtain the maximum optical transmission power. Results obtained have shown that the increasing in switching time (i.e. narrower spectral width) and power can be achieved.     

A quantum-chaotic encoding system using an erbium-doped fiber amplifier in a fiber ring resonator

This paper firstly presents a new concept of quantum-chaotic encoding of light traveling in a fiber optic ring resonator. The pumping input power can be controlled to generate the chaotic behavior of the circulated light within the fiber ring resonator. The Kerr nonlinear type of light circulating in a fiber optic ring resonator is induced and the superposition i.e. four-wave mixing of the propagating waves at resonance occurred. The output signals can be used to generate two different codes, of which one is the quantum bits i.e. code, the other is the chaotic signal i.e. code. The proposed system has shown the potential of using for communication security, where the double security via quantum-chaotic can be performed.     

基于对称结构的光纤谐振环辅助马赫曾德尔干涉仪型梳状滤波器的研究

为了改善常规马赫曾德尔干涉仪(MZI)型滤波器的输出特性, 提出了一种由双耦合器和单模光纤构成的“8”字形谐振环,将该光纤谐振环与一个3 dB光纤方向耦合器相结合,利用光纤谐振环反馈回路引入的相位调节效应,选择合适的谐振环耦合角,设计出一种基于对称结构的光纤谐振环梳状滤波器,具有平坦滤波响应的输出光谱。与普通MZI型梳状滤波器和双级级联MZI型梳状滤波器相比,阻带抑制和过渡带滚降特性明显加强;与不对称结构的光纤谐振环辅助MZI型梳状滤波器相比,在考虑传输损耗的情况下,相干涉的两束光信号不存在幅度差异,降低了传输损耗对梳状滤波器消光特性的影响。     

聚合物集成光学陀螺最佳耦合系数的研究

无源环形谐振腔(Passive ring resonator,PRR)是谐振式光学陀螺(Resonator optic gyros,ROG)的核心敏感器件,其光学传递函数的半峰全宽是决定陀螺标度因子的重要因素之一。根据多光束干涉理论,耦合系数将通过对反射式无源环形谐振腔的半峰全宽的作用而影响陀螺的标度因子。根据耦合模理论和调频检测原理,以标度因子最优为判据,推导了一般情形下耦合系数对标度因子的影响,论证了最佳耦合系数的存在与确定方法,并进行了仿真验证。结果表明,光纤陀螺中5%左右的最佳耦合系数取值不具有普遍意义,为较高波导传输损耗的聚合物集成光学陀螺结构优化提供一种新的思路。     

Entangled photon states generation and regeneration using a nonlinear fiber ring resonator

We propose a simple system of the entangled photon states generation and regeneration using a standard diode laser, a Mach Zehnder Interferometer (MZI) and a fiber optic ring resonator (FORR). Light from the diode laser is launched into an MZI and circulated in the FOOR, without any optical pumping components included in the system. The nonlinear light pulses are generated by a Kerr nonlinear effects type, while the resonance peaks are formed by the four-wave mixing of light pulses in the FORR. The entangled photons can be performed by using the polarization control device, and then detected by the avalanche photo-detectors, where the entangled photon visibility is plotted and seen. Similarly, the entangled photon states can be easily formed by using the appropriated coupling ratios into a fiber coupler, then into a ring resonator, i.e. without an MZI. The use of the entangled photons generation based on a fiber optic scheme for quantum teleportation, quantum key distribution via optical wireless link, and the system of the entangled photon states recovery by using a fiber ring resonator incorporating an erbium-doped fiber (EDF) have been investigated and discussed. The feasibility of dense coding using multi-entangled photons generation based on the fiber optic scheme and the effect of the entangled state walk-off along the optical fiber are also discussed, respectively.     

Sensing system with Michelson-type fiber optical interferometer based on single FBG reflector

A sensing system,with Michelson-type fiber optical interferometer based on single fiber Bragg grating (FBG) as the reflector,is demonstrated.The system used a frequency-matched ring fiber optical laser as the source.The closed Michelson-type fiber optical interferometer system will be helpful in simplifying the developed interferometric sensor by replacing the double reflectors with only one FBG reflecting the doubleside light.The basic sensing properties of the system are demonstrated,with a fiber optic piezoelectric ceramic transducer embedded in the arm of the interferometer simulating the sensing signal.     

Sagnac干涉仪与光纤环形激光器

依据相干光学理论,以现代激光干涉侧试技术中的光纤Ｓａｇｎａｃ干涉仪为例,分析和讨论了光纤环形激光器的基本工作原理,并结合其物理原理简要介绍了光纤环形激光器和光纤陀螺（ＦＯＧ）的应用的发展前景。     

激光调制参数对光纤环型谐振腔光谱特性影响

谐振光学环型腔作为光学陀螺的核心敏感单元,其光学调制谱和与之对应的鉴频曲线的特性成为提高光学陀螺系统检测灵敏度的关键。为了研究光学陀螺的调制和鉴频谱线特性,优化陀螺性能,设计并搭建了实验测试系统,光纤环形谐振腔采用分光比为50∶50、直径17 cm的保偏光纤,总长2.2 m。使用直流高压放大器扫描窄线宽激光器（线宽小于1 kHz）的压电转化模块,扫描频率和电压分别选取20 Hz和1 V,使用模拟比例积分电路进行锁频并反馈给激光器的压电转化模块,使激光器的输出频率跟踪谐振腔实时变化。研究分析了光纤环型谐振腔在两种情况下所对应的透射谱和鉴频曲线:第一种情况为调制电压分别为2 V和4 V,对应调制频率从100 kHz到4 MHz变化;第二种情况为当调制频率为900 kHz,调制电压从2 V到10 V变化。通过实验,得到了不同调制参数下光学陀螺谱线的谐振深度、半高全宽、线性带宽、动态范围、品质因数、标度因数以及对应的锁频精度七种物理量的详细变化情况,并进一步得到了静态测试条件下三种陀螺的最佳调制频率及与之所匹配的调制电压。为进一步研究激光调制对光纤环型谐振腔光谱的影响提供指导。     

Chaotic signal generation and cancellation using a micro ring resonator incorporating an optical add/drop multiplexer

We propose a new design of a chaotic signal generation and cancellation system using an all fiber optic scheme. A system consists of a standard diode laser, a fiber optic micro ring resonator, and an optical add/drop multiplexer. When light from the diode laser is input into the fiber ring resonator, the chaotic signal can be generated by using the selected fiber ring resonator parameters and the diode laser input power. The required signal is obtained in the transmission link via the add/drop device by a specific user at the drop port. Simulation results obtained have shown the potential of application, especially, when the practical ring radius is 10 μm with the optical input power is in the range of the communication standard diode laser, for instance, when the coupling coefficients of the add/drop device are κ₁ = 0.01 and κ₂ = 0.01–0.9. When the add port of the add/drop device is employed, such a system can also be utilized for the multi user applications.     

Fiber optic sensor based on a sagnac interferometer including a recirculating-ring delay line with an edfa

We present a theoretical and experimental investigation of a Sagnac interferometer incorporating a fiber optic recirculating-ring delay line with an erbium-doped fiber amplifier to increase the effective length of the Sagnac loop and thereby improve the low-frequency response. Theoretical calculations show that the low-frequency response of the interferometer is enhanced as expected. However, the noise penalty of using a fiber amplifier in the ring is quite high, especially at low frequencies. The signal-to-noise ratio at low frequencies, using a superfluorescent erbium fiber source, is demonstrated as increasing by a factor of 2 compared to a single-loop Sagnac interferometer with the same total length of fiber, but without fiber amplifier.     

Impulse sensing with optical fiber interferometers

A method is proposed for using optical fiber interferometers to detect single energy impulses of very short time duration. The interferometer is used to measure the periodic strains induced in a mass that is shock-excited into mechanical oscillation by an energy impulse. This technique is demonstrated using an optical fiber ring resonator to measure the energy content of current pulses with durations in the microsecond range.     

Impulse sensing with optical fiber interferometers

A method is proposed for using optical fiber interferometers to detect single energy impulses of very short time duration. The interferometer is used to measure the periodic strains induced in a mass that is shock-excited into mechanical oscillation by an energy impulse. This technique is demonstrated using an optical fiber ring resonator to measure the energy content of current pulses with durations in the microsecond range.     

光源的特性对光纤环形腔有效精细度的影响

讨论了光湖源的谱分布和线宽对无源光纤环形腔的有效精细度（线宽）的影响，对两种典型的谱分布，光源给出了有效精细度（线宽）与入射光线宽之间的定量关系，分析表明，洛伦兹型光源对有效精细度的影响比高斯型大，而且对洛伦兹型光源，有效线宽总是大于入射光的线宽。     

保持法拉第效应的光纤环行腔结构

对两种扭转光纤环行控结构进行了分析，表明这两种结构能有效地保持法拉第效应，可用于电流传感和光纤陀螺。另外这两种地环境温度有较强的抑止作用，有较大的实用价值。