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In optical fibres with very low birefringence, non-linear polarization coupling occurs because of the well-known ellipse rotation induced by the Kerr effect. This may be of use of future all-optical signal-processing circuitry. In particular we propose that the self-induced polarization ellipse rotation be used for a new optical transistor and for optical switches.
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Peng, GD., Ankiewicz, A. All-optical fibre devices using polarization ellipse rotation. Opt Quant Electron 22, 343–350 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02189217
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