Title :
Characterizing discrete and distributed scattering of higher-order-modes in large-mode-area fibres
Author :
Nicholson, J.W. ; Mermelstein, M. ; Yablon, A.D.
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ
Abstract :
We characterize higher-order-mode content in large-mode-area fibres using spatially and spectrally resolved mode imaging. The technique is capable of distinguishing between discrete and distributed scattering of modes.
Keywords :
fibre lasers; optical fibre amplifiers; discrete scattering; distributed scattering; high-power fibre amplifiers; high-power fibre lasers; large-mode-area fibres; mode imaging; Fourier transforms; Interference; Light scattering; Optical beams; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical imaging; Optical propagation; Optical scattering; Spatial resolution;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729148
