Title :
Characterization of higher-order-mode content in large mode-area fibers
Author :
Nicholson, J.W. ; Yablon, A.D. ; Ramachandran, S.
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ
Abstract :
Higher-order modes propagating in large-mode-area fibers are characterized using spatially-resolved modal interference. The measurements provide the fraction of power contained in multiple higher-order-modes, and allow for mode identification without prior knowledge of the fiber characteristics.
Keywords :
light interference; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre testing; dispersive properties; large-mode-area fiber characterization; multiple higher-order mode propagation; spatially-resolved modal interference; Interference; Laser beams; Optical beams; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical propagation; Optical resonators; Power measurement; Wavelength measurement; (060.2270) Fiber characterization; (060.2320) Fiber optics amplifiers and oscillators;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
