Title :
Coupling to photonic crystal fibers
Author :
Hougaard, Kristian G. ; Bjarklev, Anders ; Knudsen, Erik ; Libori, Stig Barkou ; Riishede, Jesper ; Skovgaard, Peter M W ; Broeng, Jes
Author_Institution :
Res. Center COM, Tech. Univ. Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
In this work we have analyzed the correspondence between the fundamental mode of PCFs and Gaussian modes as a function of frequency, pitch, and air hole size. Such analysis provides insight into design space regions of PCFs, where low-loss coupling to standard fibers may be obtained.
Keywords :
optical design techniques; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre losses; photonic crystals; Gaussian modes; air hole size; design space regions; frequency; fundamental mode; low-loss coupling; photonic crystal fiber coupling; pitch; standard fibers; Frequency; Fresnel reflection; Integral equations; Mechanical factors; Optical coupling; Optical fibers; Optical reflection; Photonic crystal fibers; Shape; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036607
