Scalar variational analysis of single mode fibers with Gaussian and smoothed-out profiles

A scalar variational analysis is presented to study the propagation characteristics of weakly guiding single mode fibers with gaussian and smoothed-out form of refractive index profiles. It is shown that the two parameter gaussian-exponential approximation for the fundamental mode describes the propagation characteristics with much higher accuracy as compared to the single parameter gaussian approximation.     

Bend loss calculation in single-mode graded-index fibers using variational fields

Calculation of bend loss for single-mode graded-index fibers utilizes the fundamental modal field. Using some of the single and two parameter scalar variational approximations available in the literature for this mode, the bend loss has been computed. The exact results are obtained using a well known numerical method. The accuracies of the results obtained from the use of these variational fields have been compared.     

Single-mode operation regime for 12-fold index-guiding quasicrystal optical fibers

We have studied the extent of the single-mode operation regime for high symmetric index-guiding quasicrystal fibers by analyzing the validity of the effective V parameter, which is used to determine the single-mode cutoff for photonic crystal fibers. We demonstrate that this parameter can also be applied, without any approximations, to a high symmetric 12-fold Stampfli quasicrystal made of silica. We explain this result in terms of both intrinsic-quasicrystal defect and photonic crystal constituent units. We also analyze the extent of the second-order mode operation to further confirm the cutoff between the single- and multimode operations.     

脉冲激光在光纤中时间波形传输特性研究

给出了光纤传输激光脉冲波形特性测试的实验光路图,对比测量了经过空气传输和光纤传输两种方式的脉冲波形。实验测试了光束耦合到不同长度的单模和多模光纤与经空气传输后的时间脉冲波形,得到了激光脉冲波形的精细结构。实验结果表明,所选的多模和单模光纤经数百米传输后的脉冲展宽在容许误差范围之内,说明所选用的光纤可以作为纳秒激光时间脉冲波形测试的理想传输介质。     

Wave propagation in a single-mode fibre with dip in the refractive index

A theoretical study has been carried out on propagation in single-mode fibres having a dip in the refractive index at the centre of the core. The energy of the mode gradually spreads from the centre of the core with increase of the degree of the dip. Nevertheless the near and far-field distributions of such single-mode fibres are very nearly Gaussian in shape. A simple method of estimating the limit of the single-mode region for any kind of index profile is presented. For a particular class of profiles, dip widths up to 30% have a negligible effect on the propagation characteristics.     

Modal cutoff in microstructured optical fibers

We analyze the nature of modal cutoff in microstructured optical fibers of finite cross section. In doing so, we reconcile the striking endlessly single-mode behavior with the fact that in such fibers all propagation constants are complex. We show that the second mode undergoes a strong change of behavior that is reflected in the losses, effective area, and multipolar structure. We establish the parameter subspace in which the fibers are single mode and an accurate value for the limit of the endlessly single-mode regime.     

A study of the propagation characteristics of W-type single-mode fibers using variational fields of single-clad single-mode fibers

A number of single and two parameter scalar variational fields approximating the fundamental mode of single-clad fibers are available in the literature. The present work aims at checking if these fields can also explain the propagation characteristics of W-type or double-clad single mode fibers with similar accuracies. To assess the accuracies, numerical solution of scalar wave equation is required. A method for solving the scalar wave equation numerically has also been proposed. Investigation shows that the single parameter fields are not very suitable for the W-type fibers. At least a two parameter variational field should be used.     

Variational approximations for higher-order modes of weakly-guiding fibres

Simple approximations for the fields and propagation constants of low-order modes on circular weakly guiding fibres are derived using variational techniques. The high accuracy of these approximations for quasi-parabolic profiles is demonstrated in the case of the Gaussian profile, for which there are no analytical solutions of the scalar wave equation.     

Generalized nonlinear coupled mode equations for ultrashort pulse propagation in optical fibers

A generalized model to describe the ultrashort pulse propagation in optical fibers with arbitrary modes present by taking advantage of the coupled mode approach is proposed. First the generalized nonlinear coupled mode equations in the frequency domain are derived exactly. Then the simplified forms for the weakly guiding optical fibers are obtained both in the frequency domain and in the time domain. Finally we discuss the particular forms in two special cases, i.e., ideal single-mode fibers and birefringent single-mode fibers.     

Single-polarization single-mode hollow-core negative curvature fiber with nested U-type cladding elements

Hollow-core negative curvature fibers (HC-NCFs) have become one of the research hotspots in the field of optical fiber because of their potential applications in the data and energy transmissions. In this work, a new kind of single-polarization single-mode HC-NCF with nested U-type cladding elements is proposed. To achieve the single-polarization single-mode transmission, we use two different silica tubes in thickness, which satisfy the resonance and anti-resonance conditions on the U-type cladding elements and the cladding tubes, respectively. Besides, the elliptical elements are introduced to achieve good single-mode performance. By studying the influences of the structure parameters on the propagation characteristics, the optimized structure parameters are obtained. The simulation results show that when the wavelength is fixed at 1550 nm, the single-polarization single-mode transmission is achieved, with the polarization extinction ratio of 25749 and minimum high-order mode extinction ratio of 174. Furthermore, the confinement loss is only 0.0015 dB/m.     

Adaptive control of femtosecond pulse propagation in optical fibers

Nonlinear effects present fundamental obstacles to the propagation of femtosecond pulses of detectable energy in single-mode optical fibers, inducing severe distortion even after a very short (a few meters) propagation distance. We show here that adaptive pulse shaping can overcome these limitations by synthesizing pulses that are self-correcting for higher-order nonlinear effects when they are launched in the fiber. This approach would not only affect optical communications but also yield benefits in various disciplines requiring optimized fiber-based femtosecond pulse delivery, for example, nonlinear imaging techniques such as multiphoton microscopy, material processing, and medical diagnostics.     

宽带空芯THz单模单偏振光纤

传统的THz单模单偏振光纤大部分都是基于实芯光纤设计的,增加了THz波的传输损耗。最近几年,也有一些关于空芯THz单模单偏振光纤的报道。但是,他们的带宽太窄,往往只能在单一频率附近工作,影响了单偏振器件在THz范围内的使用价值和技术优势。为了解决这些问题,设计了一种新颖结构的空芯THz单模单偏振器件。它拥有超过0.1 THz的带宽,工作频率范围从1.63 THz到1.73 THz。这种器件对于THz通信网络的建设和应用具有重要意义。     

Linear dynamics of a Gaussian frequency-modulated pulse in a single-mode fiber with a complex refractive index

By using a frequency-modulated Gaussian pulse as an example, it is shown within the framework of the linear model taking into account the second-order dispersion effects that the presence of the imaginary part of the dispersion parameter of the group velocity substantially affects the pulse dynamics in a single-mode optical fiber with gain. Absorption insignificantly influences the dispersion characteristics of the fiber and its transformation properties. The possibility of the realization of “supercompression,” under which the pulse duration τ_p → 0, as well as of compression of a pulse without initial frequency modulation, is revealed. It is shown that in these fibers, the propagation of the pulse peak with a faster-than-light velocity and the wavefront reversal effect are possible.     

An accurate variational analysis of single-mode diffused channel waveguides

We present a procedure based on the variational principle to obtain the modal propagation characteristics of single-mode diffused channel waveguides with arbitrary index profiles. The only assumption in our method, in addition to the scalar approximation, is that the trial field is separable along the depth and the width directions. The method is iterative, with each cycle of iteration requiring the solution of two planar waveguide propagation problems. The convergence is usually achieved within 2–3 cycles of iteration. Comparisons with other methods show that our method gives much better accuracy.     

Relativistic self-focusing of cosh-Gaussian laser beams in a plasma

In the present paper, we have proposed to exploit an analysis of a self-consistent, steady state, theoretical model, which explains the propagation of cosh-Gaussian laser beams in a plasma. The nonlinearity we have considered is of relativistic type. Using the expression for the dielectric function, we have setup the differential equation for beam-width parameter using the WKB and paraxial approximations. The effect of decentred parameter of the beam on the critical curve and the dependence of the beam-width on the distance of propagation have been specifically considered. The results have been presented in the form of graphs and discussed.     

石英系单模保偏光纤的受激拉曼散射传输模式的实验分析

对石英系单模保偏光纤中的受激拉曼散射传输模式进行了实验研究，测得三种不同截止频率的单模保偏光纤中受激布曼散射光谱及其模式的分布，其结果与圆芯多模渐折射率光纤中的受激拉曼散射模式分布完全不同，斯托克斯光谱的光斑尺寸基本不变，而且具以有高阶模传输的特点。这些结果在国内外尚未见报道。     

All-glass endless single-mode photonic crystal fibers

Endless single-mode fibers, which remain single mode over their entire range of guidance, are, to the best of our knowledge, the first reported unique application of photonic crystal fibers. These endless single-mode fibers are made by omitting a single air hole in a periodic array of small air holes in a background silica glass. The feasibility of all-glass endless single-mode photonic crystal fibers where the air holes are replaced by a glass with vanishingly small refractive index contrast relative to silica is first studied theoretically and then demonstrated experimentally. This new all-glass design enables not only ease and consistency of fabrication but also the convenience to be handled and spliced like conventional fibers.     

利用可见光测量近红外单模光纤的模场

光纤的模场分布是光纤最基本的特性,它包含了很多光纤的有关信息,单模光纤都工作在不可见的近红外波长范围内,且在可见光范围并非单模工作。提出了一种利用可见光测量近红外单模光纤模场直径的新方法,导出了一个考虑光纤材料色散的更精确地计算不同V值时模场直径的公式,设计了利用可见光直接拍摄模斑的系统,采用缠绕法提取基模,消除了高阶模对测量结果的影响,利用二元非线性曲面拟合,测得了光纤在近红外工作波长下的模场直径。由于无需红外光源、红外探测器以及精密的扫描装置,该方法具有成本低廉、测量速度快、调整容易等优点。     

K-Na离子交换单模平面波导的制备及其表征

通过K-Na离子交换技术制备了多模玻璃平面波导.采用棱镜耦合技术测量了波导的有效折射率,用IWKB方法拟合得到K-Na离子交换波导的折射率分布符合高斯分布,由色散曲线得到单模波导的制备条件(即扩散深度范围),从而得出单模波导的离子交换时间范围,制备出单模波导,并通过求解WKB色散方程得出单模波导的表面折射率.用普通数码相机,通过对离子交换平面玻璃光波导传输线进行数字成像,根据传输线上的光强分布拟合出光强传输衰减曲线,计算出单模波导的传输损耗大约为0.4 dB/cm.     

PCFDT: An accurate and friendly photonic crystal fiber design tool

This paper presents PCFDT, which is an accurate and friendly photonic crystal fiber design tool based on full-vectorial finite element method. Photonic crystal fibers based on circular and non-circular microstructured holes, and on different propagation mechanisms have been analyzed. Comparisons with other numerical methods and experimental results have shown excellent agreement. The design tool validation includes experimental results of hybrid photonic crystal fibers, proposed by us, which made possible for the first time light be simultaneously confined and manipulated by two propagation mechanism, total internal reflection and photonic bandgap effect.