Optimization of spatial aperture-sampled mode multiplexer for a three-mode fiber

Miri Blau*, Dan M. Marom

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Abstract

An optimization procedure for spatial mode multiplexing from individual single-mode fibers into a three-mode fiber based on a spatial aperture sampling concept has been developed. By placing space-variant imaging elements between the single-mode and few-mode fibers, each beam aperture can be shaped for lower loss coupling and low mode-dependent losses. The optimization achieves a record theoretical 1.5 dB insertion loss, improving on the previous theoretical 2 dB record.

Original languageEnglish
Article number6316069
Pages (from-to)2101-2104
Number of pages4
JournalIEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Volume24
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Few mode fibers (FMFs)
  • mode-division multiplexing (MDM)
  • optical communication

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