• DocumentCode
    817855
  • Title

    Scalar Variational Analysis of Fundamental Mode in Single-Mode Elliptical Core Fiber Using Super-Gaussian Approximation

  • Author

    Nair, Veena M. ; Sarkar, Somenath ; Khijwania, Sunil K.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Phys., Indian Inst. of Technol. Guwahati, Guwahati
  • Volume
    20
  • Issue
    16
  • fYear
    2008
  • Firstpage
    1381
  • Lastpage
    1383
  • Abstract
    We present detailed propagation characteristics of single-mode elliptical core fiber using scalar variational method with novel super-Gaussian approximation. Results obtained through this method for different aspect ratios matched excellently with those reported using other methods.
  • Keywords
    Gaussian processes; approximation theory; optical fibre theory; variational techniques; aspect ratio; fundamental mode; propagation characteristics; scalar variational analysis; single-mode elliptical core fiber; super-Gaussian approximation; Communication system control; Optical control; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Optical interferometry; Optical sensors; Propagation constant; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems and applications; Elliptical core; scalar variational method; super-Gaussian approximation (SGA);
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1041-1135
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/LPT.2008.926829
  • Filename
    4579324