Title :
Bend-induced changes in group delay and comparison with S2 mode-content measurements
Author :
Fini, John M. ; Nicholson, Jeffrey W.
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Calculations show qualitative changes in relative index and group delay induced by typical coiling of fiber. Comparison with S2 measurement shows excellent agreement in relative group delay.
Keywords :
optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre theory; refractive index; waveguide discontinuities; S2 mode-content measurements; bend; fiber coiling; group delay; relative group delay; relative index; Delay effects; Distortion measurement; Fiber lasers; Interference; Laser modes; Optical distortion; Optical sensors; Particle measurements; Power lasers; Wavelength measurement; 060.2280 Fiber design and fabrication; 140.3510 Lasers, fiber;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
