Title :
Photonic lanterns multimode to single-mode converters: From astronomy to communications
Author :
Leon-Saval, Sergio G.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Photonics & Opt. Sci., Univ. of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
fDate :
June 30 2013-July 4 2013
Abstract :
Photonic lanterns allow for transforming a multimode waveguide into a discrete number of single-mode ones. We will present the operating principle of these unique devices and their current and future applications in Astronomy and Telecommunications.
Keywords :
astronomical instruments; optical fibre communication; optical fibres; astronomy applications; multimode waveguide; photonic lanterns multimode-to-single mode converter; telecommunication applications; Photonics; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference held jointly with 2013 International Conference on Photonics in Switching (OECC/PS), 2013 18th
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
