Research following a foundation in the applied optics group at University of Kent

Abstract

This paper summarizes research activities at University of Kent over the period from September 1981 through November 1984. Subsequent researches undertaken in the US Naval Research Laboratory and two start-up companies are also described.

Keywords

Interferometry / polarization / multiplexing / Bragg gratings

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