Title :
Generation of ultra-broadband chirped and constant long-period grating using photonic crystal fiber
Author :
Chen, Hou-Ren ; Lin, Kuei-Huei ; Lin, Ja-Hon ; Hsieh, Wen-Feng
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Photonics, Nat. Chiao Tung Univ., Hsinchu
Abstract :
Long-period gratings (LPGs) are generated in bended PCF by using constant period corrugated devices. The mechanically induced LPGs show center wavelength tuning over 800 nm with tunable 3-dB bandwidth from 10 nm to 300 nm.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; fibre optic sensors; holey fibres; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical tuning; photonic crystals; SiO2; bended PCF; center wavelength tuning; constant long-period grating; constant period corrugated device; photonic crystal fiber; ultrabroadband chirped grating; Bandwidth; Chirp; Fiber gratings; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber filters; Optical fiber sensors; Photonic crystal fibers; Resonance; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE/LEOS Winter Topical Meeting Series, 2008
Conference_Location :
Sorrento
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1594-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1595-3
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSWT.2008.4444470
