Title :
Measurement of the non-linear index of refraction, N/sub 2/, for various fiber types
Author :
Philen, D.L. ; Peckham, D.W. ; Brener, I.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs., Norcross, GA, USA
Abstract :
Using self-phase modulation, the nonlinear index of refraction for ten different types of optical fiber has been measured. It is found that the value of the index varies linearly with the power weighted germania concentration.
Keywords :
optical fiber testing; refractive index; refractive index measurement; self-phase modulation; SiO/sub 2/-GeO/sub 2/; fiber types; germania concentration; nonlinear index of refraction; power weighted germania concentration; refractive index; self-phase modulation; Fiber nonlinear optics; Frequency; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical pulse generation; Phase measurement; Scanning probe microscopy; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868559
