Title :
Six spatial modes photonic lanterns
Author :
Velazquez-Benitez, A.M. ; Alvarado-Zacarias, J.C. ; Lopez-Galmiche, G. ; Antonio-Lopez, J.E. ; Schulzgen, A. ; Ras, D.V. ; Sillard, P. ; Okonkwo, C. ; Amezcua-Correa, R.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Opt. & Photonics, Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
Low-loss all-fiber mode selective photonic-lanterns capable of exciting six spatial fiber modes (4 LP modes) are demonstrated. Mode field profile characterization of photonic lanterns using both step and graded index fibers is presented.
Keywords :
gradient index optics; optical fibre communication; optical fibre losses; graded index fibers; low-loss all-fiber mode selective photonic-lanterns; mode field profile characterization; spatial fiber modes; step index fibers; Couplings; Indexes; Multiplexing; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
