Abstract
Polarization and modal birefringence of elliptical-core two-mode fibers are investigated. Wavelengths corresponding to zero group delay difference (GDD) between the two spatial modes and between the orthogonal polarizations are computed when the fiber parameters, i.e., the relative core/cladding index difference and the ratio of major over minor axis, are varied. Simple relationships between the zero GDD wavelengths and fiber parameters are obtained. With proper fiber design, zero GDD between the two spatial modes and the two orthogonal polarizations can be achieved at the same wavelength.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4350-4357 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Optics Express |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 11 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 May 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics