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PMD measurements on installed fibers and polarization sensitive components

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The polarimetric PMD measurement techniques are characterized by peculiar features that make them appropriate for different measurement purposes. This section presents some relevant application examples of the polarimetric PMD measurement methods highlighting their specific characteristics and the related field of application.

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Schiano, M. PMD measurements on installed fibers and polarization sensitive components. J Optic Comm Rep 1, 235–247 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10297-004-0011-3

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