Title :
Sub-Wavelength Intensity Profiles and Field Enhancement within an Optical Fiber
Author :
Wiederhecker, G.S. ; Cordeiro, C.M.B. ; Couny, F. ; Benabid, F. ; Maier, S.A. ; Knight, J.C. ; Cruz, C.H.B. ; Fragnito, H.L.
Author_Institution :
Bath Univ., Bath
Abstract :
We demonstrate concentration of optical energy within a sub-wavelength air hole running the length of an optical fiber. The fiber core resembles a tiny tube with a bore diameter of 200 nm or less.
Keywords :
optical fibres; photonic crystals; field enhancement; optical energy; optical fiber; photonic crystal fibers; size 200 nm; sub-wavelength air hole; sub-wavelength intensity profiles; Boring; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical feedback; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453160
