A polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) measurement system using a pair of polarization-state generators (PSGs) is demonstrated. Based on the saturation characteristics of magneto-optic rotators, the PSG can be digitally controlled, ensuring high-speed and highly repeatable generation of five distinct polarization states. Thus, the PSG can make full use of the advantage of the Mueller matrix method of PMD measurement. The experimental result shows that the system has good measurement repeatability and potential for field testing.

光纤陀螺基于萨尼亚克效应测量垂直于光纤环平面的敏感轴方向上的旋转分量。光纤环是光纤陀螺的核心部件,光纤环的缠绕质量直接影响着光纤陀螺的整体性能,对光纤环的缠绕质量全面检测十分必要。针对目前光纤环检测手段的局限性,提出了一种基于温度激励的光纤陀螺光纤环瞬态特性检测方法,全面表征了光纤环的缠绕质量。建立了光纤环柱面坐标三维计算模型,采用有限元方法定量分析光纤环不对称度和局部温度激励位置精度对光纤环瞬态响应的影响,同时开展了光纤环温度激励相应实验,实验结果与光纤环三维物理模型数值计算结果相一致,在理论和实验上验证了光纤环瞬态特性检测方法的可行性。