We present a single-mode multilayer-core fiber with a large mode area（LMA） and a low bending loss in this Letter. A low equivalent core-cladding refractive index difference is achieved by exploiting the multilayer s...We present a single-mode multilayer-core fiber with a large mode area（LMA） and a low bending loss in this Letter. A low equivalent core-cladding refractive index difference is achieved by exploiting the multilayer structure. The multilayer structure has a better bending performance than a traditional step-index core and this structure also contributes to realizing different curved refractive index profiles that have a better bending performance. An index trench is also introduced to dramatically reduce the bending loss. The experimental results show that, at a wavelength of 1550 nm, the mode area of the fabricated fiber is about 215.5 μm^2 and the bending loss is 0.58 dB/turn at a 10 mm bending radius. The LMA and excellent bending performance can be obtained simultaneously with the proposed fiber.展开更多
The mode theory is the main way to study the propagation characteristics of light in fiber so far,but it is not suitable for analysis of light in duct.By using ray-tracing method,the rotary propagation characteristics...The mode theory is the main way to study the propagation characteristics of light in fiber so far,but it is not suitable for analysis of light in duct.By using ray-tracing method,the rotary propagation characteristics of light in multimode-single mode-multimode(MSM) fiber structures are analyzed in this paper.Firstly,the light ray in fiber can propagate around an inscribed circle,and the central axis of this fiber is the propagation axis.Secondly,the radius of the inscribed circle is decided by both incident angle and incident position,and its variation is between 0 and RM,where RM is the radius of the multimode fiber.Lastly,the bigger the ratio of core and cladding diameter is,the higher the propagation efficiency is.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.61178008,61275092,and 61405008
文摘We present a single-mode multilayer-core fiber with a large mode area（LMA） and a low bending loss in this Letter. A low equivalent core-cladding refractive index difference is achieved by exploiting the multilayer structure. The multilayer structure has a better bending performance than a traditional step-index core and this structure also contributes to realizing different curved refractive index profiles that have a better bending performance. An index trench is also introduced to dramatically reduce the bending loss. The experimental results show that, at a wavelength of 1550 nm, the mode area of the fabricated fiber is about 215.5 μm^2 and the bending loss is 0.58 dB/turn at a 10 mm bending radius. The LMA and excellent bending performance can be obtained simultaneously with the proposed fiber.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61177076)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2013-Ia-038 and 2013-Ia-006)
文摘The mode theory is the main way to study the propagation characteristics of light in fiber so far,but it is not suitable for analysis of light in duct.By using ray-tracing method,the rotary propagation characteristics of light in multimode-single mode-multimode(MSM) fiber structures are analyzed in this paper.Firstly,the light ray in fiber can propagate around an inscribed circle,and the central axis of this fiber is the propagation axis.Secondly,the radius of the inscribed circle is decided by both incident angle and incident position,and its variation is between 0 and RM,where RM is the radius of the multimode fiber.Lastly,the bigger the ratio of core and cladding diameter is,the higher the propagation efficiency is.
