Table of Contents

FOREWORD
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Measurement methods
  3.1 All states method
  3.2 Mueller matrix method
4 Apparatus
  4.1 Optical source (S)
  4.2 Temporary joint (TJ)
  4.3 Polarization state change system (PSCS)
      4.3.1 All states method
      4.3.2 Mueller matrix method
  4.4 Reference branching device (RBD) (optional)
  4.5 Detectors (D)
  4.6 Data read-out/recording/processing devices
5 Procedure
  5.1 Preparation of specimens
  5.2 Pre-conditioning
  5.3 Initial measurements
  5.4 Test precautions
  5.5 Reference measurement
  5.6 Device measurement
6 Data analysis
  6.1 All states method
  6.2 Mueller matrix method
7 Details to be specified
Annex A (informative) - Measurement uncertainties

Abstract

Describes measurement methods to determine the dependence of loss in a single-mode fibre optic device to changes in polarization.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 86