Title :
Perturbative solution to continuum generation in fiber gratings
Author :
Westbrook, P.S. ; Nicholson, J.W.
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ
Abstract :
We derive an approximate solution to the nonlinear Schrodinger equation which includes the effects of fiber gratings or other narrow-band spectral features. Our approach allows rapid estimation of grating enhancements from a single waveguide-only simulation.
Keywords :
Schrodinger equation; continuum mechanics; diffraction gratings; optical fibres; continuum generation; fiber gratings; narrow band spectral features; nonlinear Schrodinger equation; perturbative solution; Bandwidth; Bragg gratings; Dispersion; Fiber gratings; Frequency; Narrowband; Nonlinear equations; Optical fibers; Photonic band gap; Schrodinger equation; (050.2770) Gratings; (190.4370) Nonlinear optics, fibers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628317