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Curious features of nonlinear pulse propagation in single-mode optical fibers
W.J. Tomlinson
Single-mode optical fibers have been found to be an almost ideal medium for studying and using nonlinear optical phenomena, and such studies have uncovered numerous curious features. Despite steady progress in identifying new curious features, however, the current number of such features remains roughly constant, because of steady progress in converting curious features into simple features. more>>
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Interferometer standardization assessed
Robert E. Parks
Major manufacturers of phase measuring interferometers joined Standards Committee members during the OSA Annual Meeting in Santa Clara to discuss standardization among the various instruments. As representatives from Breault Research Organization, Phase Shift Technologies, WYKO, and ZYGO described the similarities and differences in their instruments and responded to questions, members were surprised to learn of the relative similarity of data handling that already exists among the instruments. The committee was also pleased to learn that the companies are willing to work with members in furthering
standardization and in writing a handbook on optical figure measurement. more>>