A Novel Algorithm for Backward-Pumped Raman Amplifier

In this article, a novel semi-analytical algorithm for calculating backward-pumped Raman amplifier is proposed. The algorithm does not need iteration and can greatly save computational time. Simulation results for Raman amplifiers with 25 km, 50 km, and 100 km fibers show that the accuracy of the method is quite satisfying in comparison with the shooting algorithm and the deviation is within 0.02 dB.     

A cost-effective WDM-PON architecture simultaneously supporting wired, wireless and optical VPN services

It is believed that next-generation passive optical networks (PONs) are required to provide flexible and various services to users in a cost-effective way. To address this issue, for the first time, this paper proposes and demonstrates a novel wavelength-division-multiplexed PON (WDM-PON) architecture to simultaneously support three types of services: 1) wireless access traffic, 2) optical virtual passive network (VPN) communications, and 3) conventional wired services. In the optical line terminal (OLT), we use two cascaded Mach-Zehnder modulators (MZMs) on each wavelength channel to generate an optical carrier, and produce the wireless and the downstream traffic using the orthogonal modulation technique. In each optical network unit (ONU), the obtained optical carrier is modulated by a single MZM to provide the VPN and upstream communications. Consequently, the light sources in the ONUs are saved and the system cost is reduced. The feasibility of our proposal is experimentally and numerically verified.     

Numerical analysis of Raman amplification and optical signal-to-noise ratio in a photonic crystal fiber

A numerical design on the triangular photonic crystal fiber (PCF) based backward multi-pump Raman amplifier is presented. It is demonstrated that high flat Raman gain can be reached based on PCF.Influences of different geometric parameters and germanium doping concentrations on the Raman net gain, amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) noise and double Rayleigh backscattering (DRBS) of the signal have been analyzed. For optimizing crystal fiber Raman amplifier (FRA), there is tradeoff between the geometric parameter and germanium doping concentration of triangular PCF. The results show that PCF is an appropriate candidate for high gain Raman amplifiers.     

A Novel Fabrication for Method Long Period Fiber Grating

A new method of fabricating all-fiber broadband-rejection filter based on long period fiber grating (LPFG) is proposed. The principle in the method is to make periodic asymmetrical deformation in the core of fiber without microbends by electrode discharging so as to induce periodic refractive index changes. Two kinds of filters whose rejection peak wavelength at 1550 nm and 1310 nm are obtained. The insertion loss is less than 0.6 dB and 1.4 dB respectively. The 20 dB bandwidth ranges from 10 nm to 39 nm. The backward reflection loss is extremely small (less than -70 dB). Such devices can be used as isolation filters in 1310/1550 nm WDM system and other fields.     

Modal interferometer based on tapering single-mode-multimode-single-mode fiber structure by hydrogen flame

A modal interferometer is experimentally demonstrated based on tapering a single-mode-multimode-singlemode (SMS) fiber structure heated by hydrogen flame.The interference fringe begins to form when tapering length is 19.8 mm,and becomes regular and clear when the tapering length is longer and the tapered waist diameter is smaller.Annealing process is undertaken to achieve a high extension ratio of approximately 17 dB with free spectral range of 1.5 nm when the tapering length is 33 mm and the tapered waist diameter is approximately 5μm.The temperature and axial strain dependences of the tapered SMS structure are characterized,and the measured temperature and strain coefficients are +7 pm/℃and -9.536 pm/με, respectively.     

Highly-efficient optical power combiners based on evanescently-coupled micro/nano optical fibers

Novel highly-efficient power combiners based on evanescently-coupled micro/nano optical fibers are proposed and experimentally demonstrated. Experimental results show that the maximum power combing efficiency can be >90%. The combining efficiency is overlap length dependent. As long as the overlap length is long enough (～7 mm), a stable high combining efficiency can always be achieved. The presented optical power combiners with the advantages of easy fabrication, low-loss, low-cost, and wavelength insensitivity can find potential applications in micro/nano photonic devices, optical communications and optical interconnects.     

Measurement of the magnetic field-dependent refractive index of magnetic fluids in bulk

An optical alignment-free and highly accurate method is employed to measure the magnetic field-dependent refractive index of magnetic fluid(MF) in bulk.The measured refractive index decreases significantly with the increasing magnetic strength and then tends to saturate in the high intensity range.By applying a tunable magnetic field ranging between 0 and 1661 Oe,the maximum shift of the refractive index of MF in bulk iS found to be 0.0231.     

A Novel Fabrication for Method Long PeriodFiber Grating

A new method of fabricating all-fiber broadband-rejection filter based on long period fiber grating (LPFG) is proposed. The principle in the method is to make periodic asymmetrical deformation in the core of fiber without microbends by electrode discharging so as to induce periodic refractive index changes. Two kinds of filters whose rejection peak wavelength at 1550 nm and 1310 nm are obtained. The insertion loss is less than 0.6 dB and 1.4 dB respectively. The 20 dB bandwidth ranges from 10 nm to 39 nm. The backward reflection loss is extremely small (less than - 70 dB). Such devices can be used as isolation filters in 1310/1550 nm WDM system and other fields.     

单模光纤中弯曲损耗的测试与分析

对单模光纤中弯曲损耗随弯曲半径(1～8 mm)和波长(1530～1565 nm)变化的实验进行了测试,结果显示弯曲损耗随弯曲半径和波长呈现振荡.理论分析表明由于光纤纤芯中的基模和在包层以及涂覆层中传播的Whispering-gallery模式之间的耦合,引起了弯曲损耗的振荡,理论分析结果和实验结果基本一致.     

Highly efficient fiber-to-chip evanescent coupling based on subwavelength-diameter optical fibers

A novel, compact, and highly efficient fiber-to-chip evanescent coupling structure is proposed based on a subwavelength-diameter fiber. The coupling structure is characterized by a large misalignment tolerance and easy fabrication. The dependence of coupling efficiency on various parameters is calculated and analyzed. The simulation results show that a coupling efficiency as high as 95% can be obtained within a coupling length of <4 μm.