Title :
Robust light propagation in ultra-large mode-area fibers
Author :
Ramachandran, Siddharth ; Nicholson, J.W. ; Ghalmi, S. ; Yan, M.F. ; Wisk, P. ; Monberg, E. ; Dimarcello, F.V.
Author_Institution :
OFS Laboratories, 25 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, New Jersey, USA; sidr@ieee.org
Abstract :
We review the performance and applications of a recently demonstrated platform that utilises higher-order modes in few-moded fibers that achieves robust, bend-resistant, long-length light-propagation in ultra-large modal areas.
Keywords :
Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Nonlinear distortion; Optical propagation; Power lasers; Robustness; Solid lasers; Solid state circuits; Thermal management;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications, 2006. ECOC 2006. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2006.4800900
