Title :
Mode compression and loss in tapered microstructure optical fiber
Author :
Hu, Jonathan ; Marks, Brian S. ; Kim, Jinchae ; Menyuk, Curtis R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Electr. Eng., Maryland Univ., Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
We calculate the evolution of the loss, dispersion, and mode shape in a tapered microstructure optical fiber. We show that the primary limitation on mode compression is the loss due to mode leakage.
Keywords :
optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre losses; optical fibre testing; mode compression; mode leakage; optical fiber dispersion; optical fiber loss; optical fiber mode shape; tapered microstructure optical fiber; Computer science; Geometry; Microstructure; Optical design; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber losses; Optical fibers; Shape; Solids;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1549124
