Modelisation de la propagation dans les fibres optiques

This paper presents a new method for investigating the effects of mode conversion due to microbends on the transmission characteristics (attenuation, frequency response ...) of multimode optical fibres. The method applies to both step-index and graded-index fibres and takes into account any dependence of the mode coupling coefficient upon propagation angle. The general theory of propagation with mode coupling is developed and we introduce the concept of modes. The propagation problem is then simplified by using hypotheses based on exerpimental results and the solution is obtained with the help of a computer. Practical results concerning the increase of attenuation due to microbends are presented, from which the precautions to be taken when cabling fibres are deduced. It is also shown that in every practical case encountered, the prediction of the total attenuation and of the frequency response of a given fibre, when the launching conditions are specified is obtained from analytical expressions which approximate well with the exact results obtained from the computer. All these results make the method powerful and very useful for system designers when evaluating the effect of introducing an optical fibre into a transmission system.     

Effects of joints on mode power distribution and losses in multimode optical fibres

The transformation of mode power distribution at a joint between two different (even elliptical) optical fibres is studied. Simple analytical expressions are obtained also in the most general coupling and mismatch configuration, provided that coupling errors and mismatch parameters are small. Detailed calculations of joint losses are performed in each case, including propagation effects in both fibres. Original results are obtained particularly in the cases of misalignment, end separation between the fibres, mismatches in index profiles and coupling between two elliptical fibres. A strong dependence on the launching conditions and the amount of mode coupling is evidenced in all cases.     

A new approach to investigating mode coupling phenomena in graded-index optical fibres

To study mode coupling in optical fibres a new technique is developed, based on mode selective excitation and output near-field analysis. Experimental results support decoupling of the problem into two phenomena which are effective on different scales of propagation length: azimuthal and longitudinal mode mixing. A statistical model providing a simulation of the experimental near-field patterns is developed. Comparison with measurements shows that azimuthal mixing is complete before 1 km propagation, while effects of uncomplete axial coupling are accounted for. This approach also suggests a method for measuring the steady-state distribution length, with useful system implications.     

Mode coupling in graded-index optical fibres due to microbending

The effects of microbending on mode coupling in graded-index optical fibres are investigated through a ray-optics approach and the standard Fokker-Planck theory. This model can be applied to any kind of index profile and statistics of the perturbation. In particular, for a parabolic index fibre and for a perturbation with microscopic correlation, a closed form expression of the optical power steady-state distribution is derived.     

Design and fabrication of Fourier plane diffractive optical elements for high-power fibre-coupling applications

In industrial processes using fibre beam delivery of high peak power laser light, diffractive optical elements are a very useful and flexible tool in maximising the amount of light reaching the work surface. This is due to the ability of diffractive optical elements to accurately couple light into multiple fibres, while conditioning the light in order to maximise the throughput for each fibre. We discuss the design techniques for diffractive optical elements and the application of these techniques to fibre-coupling problems. The flexibility of diffractive optical elements is demonstrated by their application to several fibre-coupling geometries, including a fibre bundle, a linear array of fibres, and a rotationally symmetric fibre connector. The diffraction efficiencies for the elements approach 90% with uniformity errors of less than 5%.     

Fully automatic system for the coupling alignment of optical fibres

To realize the low-loss connection of two optical fibres intended as a transmission medium for optical signals, very tight tolerances have to be observed on account of the small geometrical dimensions involved. The present work describes a fully automatic system for the alignment of optical fibres in thex-y planes relative to a light source, which has only a single intensity peak, so that maximum optical power is launched into the fibre. The light source can be, for instance, the radiating end of a fibre, a semi-conductor laser or a light-emitting diode. The optical power coupled into the fibre serves as the control signal. Three precision displacement stages driven by stepping motors serve to align the fibres. Various sequential control algorithms for optimal coupling are investigated with reference to theory. Two algorithms are tested with the aid of a computer with reference to the alignment accuracy and speed requirements which have to be met and the one shown by theoretical simulation to be the more favourable is selected for technical realization. The resulting system was used for numerous alignment operations for the coupling of two graded-index fibres. The alignment time is below 1 s and the coupling efficiency compared with manual coupling alignment efficiency (= 100%) is above 99%, corresponding to an additional loss of <0.05 dB.     

Fibre Bragg Gratings Inscribed in Homemade Microstructured Fibres

Fibre Bragg gratings （FBGs） are inscribed in homemade microstructured fibres by the standard phase mask method. Enhanced couplings between the forward fundamental mode and backward cladding modes are obtained. The mode coupling and spectral characteristics are investigated experimentally. The cladding mode resonances can be affected by filling active materials into the air holes, which will be useful for the implementation of tunable photonic devices in optical fibre communication and sensing systems.     

Twin-hollow-core optical fibres

Twin-hollow-core microstructured optical fibres have been fabricated and characterised for the first time. The fibre cladding structure results in guidance by the inhibited coupling mechanism, in which there is a low overlap between the core modes and surrounding structure. This results in minimal interaction between the modes of each core in the transmission bands of the fibre and hence minimal coupling between the cores. It is shown that light is able to couple between the cores via coupling to cladding struts in the high loss wavelength bands.     

The Design of Single Mode Large Cross-section Glass-based Waveguides for Photonic Integrated Circuits

This paper presents our recent simulation results and novel designs of single mode large cross-section glass-based waveguides for photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Simulations were performed using an in-house Finite Difference (FD) based mode solver and the FD Beam propagation Method (FD-BPM). Our simulation results show that this innovative technology could provide a simplified means to couple optical energy efficiently between optical components in a single chip. This would provide the base for the future large-scale integration of optical components in PICs. The novel idea of using single mode large cross-section glass-based waveguides as an optical integration platform is an evolutionary innovative solution for the monolithic integration of optical components, in which the glass-based structures act both as waveguides and as an optical bench for integration. This allows easy and efficient optical coupling between optical components and optical fibres, removing costly and tedious alignment problems and considerably reducing optical coupling losses in PICs. We expect that the glass-based waveguide PICs technology will enable the emergence of a new generation of compact, reliable, high speed, and multifunctional devices.     

有限远共轭显微镜光镊设计和误差分析

光镊是研究单分子生物物理特性的独特工具, 因而光镊设备的研发是一个极为重要的课题. 本文根据矩阵光学, 对基于有限远共轭显微镜的光镊操控光路进行计算, 得出了阱位径向操控和轴向操控方程, 并分析了光束调控系统、 共焦系统后置透镜和耦合透镜安装位置误差及物镜轴向位置调整对光镊阱位径向及轴向操控精度的影响. 计算结果显示, 当物镜初级像面和耦合透镜像方焦面完全重合, 光束调控系统和耦合透镜的距离误差对阱位径向和轴向操控精度没有影响. 光镊系统元器件定位不准时, 基于无限远共轭显微镜光镊的阱位径向操控误差和轴向操控误差都小于基于有限远共轭显微镜光镊的阱位径向操控误差和轴向操控误差. 当光镊耦合透镜定位误差控制在小于10 mm时, 基于有限远共轭显微镜光镊的径向和轴向操控误差分别小于5.9%和11.4%, 有限远共轭显微镜仍然存在改造为光镊的价值.本文理论为基于有限远共轭显微镜的光镊设计、改造和操控提供理论和实验指导. 关键词： 光镊 光学设计 矩阵 误差     

A Novel Design of Grating Couplers for Efficient Broadband Coupling between Silicon-on-Insulator Nanophotonic Waveguides and Fibres

A novel design of out-of-plane grating couplers is proposed for coupling between silicon-on-insulator nanophotonic waveguides and single-mode fibres. The coupler with the first-order diffraction coupling to the optical fibre is actually a second-order reflected grating with two times of period of the first-order grating. To enhance outcoupled power, a back hole is designed to form in the silicon substrate and a kind of metals is placed on the top acting as a reflection layer. The coupler is optimized using coupled-mode-based simulations, showing that the coupling efficiency to and from tapered optical fibre can be as high as 85% with 1dB bandwidth about 23 nm.     

Possibility of using laser-fibre optics as a fire detection system

Optical fibres together with a helium-neon laser is proposed to be used as a new fire detection system. This has been Investigated experimentally and reported in this paper. Results on the coupling loss, bending loss, extinction loss of the fibres due to smoke and refraction loss through hot air shimmer are described. Comparison with the performance of common optical and ionization detectors is made. Experimental results indicate that the optical signal would be significantly changed when there is smoke. Hence it is highly probable that a new fire detection system can be designed using laser-fibre optics.     

平台间光束耦合传输与控制技术研究

介绍了平台间光路耦合传输系统的构成及光轴稳定控制的实现方法,开展了耦合校正系统和探测控制系统的设计,对校正系统进行了动态范围和模态仿真,优化设计后研制出光束耦合传输与控制系统。在对快反镜性能参数测试之后,开展了平台间光束耦合传输与控制实验,当振动台加载0 db振动谱且控制系统开环时,光轴X轴抖动10.9″@RSM,Y轴抖动102.3″@RSM,闭环时,光轴X轴抖动0.75″@RSM,Y轴抖动1.11″@RSM,通过频谱分析发现,快反镜光轴耦合系统闭环时对28 Hz以内光轴抖动具有较好地抑制作用,在系统开环残差较大的频率段2～6 Hz的抑制比为?40～?30 dB。实验结果表明,该光轴耦合控制系统对平台间光束传输过程中光束抖动具有较好地抑制和稳定效果。     

光锥导光装置耦合效率分析与测试

介绍了光锥导光装置的优势,分析了影响光锥导光装置耦合效率的主要因素,得出了影响光锥导光装置耦合效率的理论模型误差曲线。以光锥端面反射损耗及光纤辐射损耗为主要误差源,测试了光锥导光装置的耦合效率及误差对耦合效率的影响;采用分光比标定的方法测量导光装置的耦合效率,消除了由于激光器输出能量变化给试验中脉冲能量测量环节带来的影响;根据试验测量数据,拟合出误差对耦合效率的影响曲线,通过与理论误差曲线进行对比,验证了理论模型的正确性,同时测得该耦合装置的耦合效率为70．26％。在激光束的入射角度误差〈5°,且在光纤耐受弯折允许范围内甩动光纤的情况下,总误差对耦合效率的影响〈10％,满足实际工程误差的允许范围。该耦合装置已经应用到实际工程中。     

Geometrical theory of coupling errors in dielectric optical waveguides

The power losses due to coupling errors between source and fibre or two fibres are evaluated by means of a geometrical analysis of the coupling between an emitting and a detecting surfac. The theory is apllied to actual cases of separation, displacement and misalignment between a uniformly emitting lambertian source and fibre, and between two fibres. Good agreement is obtained with experimental results found in the literature.     

The “radiance law” in radiation transfer processes

The conservation law of radiance as a suitable tool for investigation of radiation transfer processes between two systems is treated. Original proofs of this law are given and its deep thermodynamical foundation is pointed out. Finally, applications to general problems of power coupling and particularly to the radiation transfer from incoherent sources (LED) into multimode optical fibres are carried out.     

Saturable optical resonators with distributed Bragg-reflectors

Saturable optical resonators with distributed Bragg reflectors are analyzed by using the mode coupling theory. Hysteresis and nonlinear characteristics are given as a function of the absorption coefficient, the length of the absorber region, and the coupling coefficient of the corrugated waveguide. The calculated results show that the saturable optical resonator is useful as an optical gate, optical amplifier, and optical memory in integrated optical circuits.     

Effect of structure random disturbances on characterizations of microstructured optical fibres

A method is presented to analyse the effect of structure random disturbances on the confinement loss and the chromatic dispersion characterizations of microstructured optical fibres, which combines multipole methods with the random statistics process. Some useful results to the fabrication of microstructured optical fibres have been obtained.     

Scanning technique for investigating optical fibre dispersion

Differential mode delay measurements have been performed, both for step-index and for graded-index fibres, using a sinusoidally modulated optical source. From a differential mode delay measurement, it is possible to get all the information on the fibre baseband response with or without the effect of skew rays, and in particular of leaky rays. A theoretical model of mode coupling is developed and is used for computing the baseband response for fibres where mode coupling is not negligible.