Title :
A review of few-mode fibers for space-division multiplexed transmissions
Author :
Sillard, P. ; Molin, D.
Author_Institution :
Prysmian Group, Haisnes, France
Abstract :
A review of the most recent advances on both weakly-coupled and strongly-coupled few-mode fibers is presented. The challenge of increasing the number of LP modes that can actually be used is also discussed.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; space division multiplexing; LP mode; space division multiplexed transmission; strongly coupled few mode fiber; weakly coupled few mode fiber;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC 2013), 39th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
London
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-84919-759-5
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2013.1272
