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
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);
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2008.926829
