Title :
Multimode nature of quadruple-clad fibres
Author :
Francois, P.L. ; Alard, F. ; Bayon, J.F. ; Rose, B.
Author_Institution :
CNET, LAB/MER/FOG, Lannion, France
Abstract :
The quadruple-clad fibres are intrinsically multimode structures because both the LP01 and LP02 modes propagate. From experiment and theory, the `cladding¿ part of the profile is seen to support the LP11 and possibly also the LP21 modes in the usual 1.2¿1.7 ¿m wavelength interval.
Keywords :
guided light propagation; optical fibres; optical waveguide theory; 1.2 to 1.7 micron; LP01 mode; LP02 modes; LP11 mode; LP21 modes; cladding; mode propagation; multimode structures; optical fibres; optical waveguide theory; quadruple-clad fibres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19840026
