Few-mode elliptical-core fiber data transmission
Date
2012
Authors
Riesen, Nicholas
Love, John
Arkwright, John
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE Inc)
Abstract
Spatial mode-division-multiplexing is seen as paramount to overcoming the bandwidth limitations of single-mode fiber. In this letter, spatial-multiplexing of polarization-maintaining, elliptical-core fiber is proposed using asymmetric Y-junctions. Asymmetric Y-junctions also allow for straightforward wavelength-and polarization-multiplexing. Numerical beam propagation method simulations are used to demonstrate the functioning of a three-mode elliptical-core fiber data link, which could easily be extended to more modes. The multiplexing of multiple spatial modes could potentially see multifold increases in fiber capacity.
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Keywords: Asymmetric Y-junctions; Bandwidth limitation; Beam propagation method simulations; Data link; In-fiber; optical fiber communications; Polarization maintaining; Polarization multiplexing; spatial mode-division-multiplexing (MDM); Spatial modes; Data commun Asymmetric Y-junctions; elliptical-core fiber; optical fiber communications; polarization-multiplexing; spatial mode-division-multiplexing (MDM)
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IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
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Journal article