Nonlinear polarization dynamics of Kerr beam self-cleaning in a graded-index multimode optical fiber
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Krupa Katarzyna, Castañeda Graciela Garmendia, Tonello Alessandro, Niang Alioune, Kharenko Denis S., Fabert Marc, Couderc Vincent, Millot Guy, Minoni Umberto, Modotto Daniele, Wabnitz Stefan
DOI: 10.1364/OL.44.000171
ISSN: 0146-9592
We experimentally study polarization dynamics of Kerr beam self-cleaning in a graded-index multimode optical fiber. We show that spatial beam cleaning is accompanied by nonlinear polarization rotation and a significant increase of the degree of linear polarization.