optical isolator

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronomer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs optical diode
gptkbp:application improves signal quality in optical networks
protects lasers from reflected light
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Faraday_effect
gptkbp:category non-reciprocal device
passive optical component
gptkbp:component laser systems
optical amplifiers
gptkbp:foundIn telecommunications
laboratory optics
gptkbp:function allows light to pass in one direction only
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label optical isolator
gptkbp:inventedBy 20th century
gptkbp:material gptkb:yttrium_iron_garnet
magneto-optic crystal
gptkbp:prevention back reflection
backscattering
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Faraday_rotator
polarizer
gptkbp:usedIn fiber optic communication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Faraday_rotator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5