Title :
Refractive index modulation in photonic crystal fibers induced by mechanical stress relaxation based on CO2 laser irradiation
Author :
Zhu, Yinian ; Shum, Ping ; Bay, Hui-Wen ; Yan, Min ; Yu, Ma ; Lu, Chao
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Nanvang Technol. Universi y, Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
Refractive index modulation in endlessly-single-mode photonic crystal fiber by CO2 laser irradiation without surface-deformation is experimentally confirmed with a value of 1.68×10-3 for the first time. Mechanical stress relaxation in the fiber contributes to the effect.
Keywords :
laser beam effects; optical fibres; photonic crystals; refractive index; stress effects; stress relaxation; carbon dioxide laser irradiation; endlessly-single-mode fiber; holey fibers; mechanical stress relaxation; microstructured optical fibers; photonic crystal fibers; refractive index modulation; Fiber lasers; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Photonic crystal fibers; Refractive index; Silicon compounds; Thermal stresses;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192996