Title :
A review of the effects of high refractive index overlays on tunable long period fiber gratings
Author :
Lee, J. ; Chen, Q. ; Zhang, Q. ; Yin, S.
Author_Institution :
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park
Abstract :
An optimized high refractive index overlay can be coated on the surface of a thin cladding long period fiber grating to achieve an enhanced tuning range and a stable resonant peak depth.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; optical fibre cladding; optical tuning; refractive index; long period fiber gratings; refractive index overlay; surface coating; thin cladding fiber grating; tunable gratings; Degradation; Fiber gratings; Indium tin oxide; Length measurement; Oils; Refractive index; Resonance; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and Optoelectronics Conference, 2007 Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9789217-2-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9789217-2-9
DOI :
10.1109/AOE.2007.4410720
