Title :
First demonstration of photonic bandgap guidance in hollow-core photonic bandgap fibres with square lattice cladding
Author :
Thomas, Brian K. ; Suzuki, Shigeru ; Fu, Libin ; Dong, Liang
Author_Institution :
IMRA America Inc., 1044 Woodridge Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Abstract :
Square lattice with much higher node-to-strut ratio is promising for significantly extending bandgaps in hollow-core fibres. First such fibres are achieved here. Minimum loss of 67dB/km is demonstrated along with potential for much extended bandgaps.
Keywords :
Fiber nonlinear optics; Filling; Frequency; Lattices; Nonlinear optics; Optical losses; Optical sensors; Photonic band gap; Photonic bandgap fibers; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2009. ECOC '09. 35th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vienna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5096-1
