Title :
Polarization maintaining hybrid TIR / bandgap all-solid photonic crystal fiber
Author :
Lyngso, J.K. ; Mangan, B.J. ; Roberts, P. J J
Author_Institution :
Crystal Fibre A/S, Birkeroed
Abstract :
We report on fabricated all-solid fibers which guide by a combination of bandgap and TIR mechanisms. The fibers show high birefringence and possess a dispersion characteristic similar to the pure bandgap guiding form.
Keywords :
birefringence; light polarisation; optical dispersion; photonic band gap; photonic crystals; TIR mechanism; bandgap mechanism; birefringence; dispersion characteristic; polarization maintaining hybrid TIR/bandgap all-solid photonic crystal fiber; pure bandgap guiding form; Birefringence; Boron; Fiber lasers; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Photonic band gap; Photonic crystal fibers; Stress; Wavelength measurement; (060.2310) Fiber optics; (060.2400) Fiber properties;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
