Title :
Properties of nonlinear photonic crystal fibers for telecommunication applications
Author :
Hansen, K. ; Folkenberg, J. ; Petersson, A. ; Bjarklev, A.
Author_Institution :
Crystal Fibre A/S, Birkemed, Denmark
Abstract :
We report on a range of novel properties of the new generation of highly nonlinear photonic crystal fibers with zero dispersion near 1.55 μm. Aspects of loss mechanisms, dispersion properties and birefringence tailoring are described.
Keywords :
birefringence; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre losses; photonic crystals; telecommunication; 1.55 micron; birefringence; dispersion properties; loss mechanisms; nonlinear photonic crystal fibers; telecommunication applications; Crystalline materials; Dispersion; Fiber nonlinear optics; Glass; Mechanical factors; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Photonic crystal fibers; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248505
