Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexing
Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexing
A novel approach of using multi-element fiber (MEF) technology in space-division multiplexing (SDM) systems is presented. This paper reviews the progress in fabrication and characterization of MEF based both ultra-low crosstalk transmission and amplifier fibers. Passive 3-element MEFs have been successfully demonstrated for application in telecommunications. An active 5-element MEF amplifier has also been demonstrated in a novel multi-port cladding-pumped configuration, in which a central un-doped multi-mode pump fiber-element is surrounded by four Er/Yb-doped active fiber-elements. MEF is compatible with current WDM systems, and there is no need to develop specialized multiplexing/demultiplexing components. Moreover, it offers a smooth upgrade to SDM systems.
SDM, MEF, EDFA, multi-port amplifier, transmission, fiber, cladding-pump, split C+L-band amplifier
Sahu, J.K.
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Jain, S.
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Rancaño, V.J.F.
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May-Smith, T.C.
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Webb, A.
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Petropoulos, P.
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Richardson, D.J.
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February 2014
Sahu, J.K.
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Jain, S.
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Rancaño, V.J.F.
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May-Smith, T.C.
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Webb, A.
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Petropoulos, P.
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Richardson, D.J.
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Sahu, J.K., Jain, S., Rancaño, V.J.F., May-Smith, T.C., Webb, A., Petropoulos, P. and Richardson, D.J.
(2014)
Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexing.
SPIE Photonics West 2014, , San Francisco, United States.
01 - 06 Feb 2014.
11 pp
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(doi:10.1117/12.2044334).
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Abstract
A novel approach of using multi-element fiber (MEF) technology in space-division multiplexing (SDM) systems is presented. This paper reviews the progress in fabrication and characterization of MEF based both ultra-low crosstalk transmission and amplifier fibers. Passive 3-element MEFs have been successfully demonstrated for application in telecommunications. An active 5-element MEF amplifier has also been demonstrated in a novel multi-port cladding-pumped configuration, in which a central un-doped multi-mode pump fiber-element is surrounded by four Er/Yb-doped active fiber-elements. MEF is compatible with current WDM systems, and there is no need to develop specialized multiplexing/demultiplexing components. Moreover, it offers a smooth upgrade to SDM systems.
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Published date: February 2014
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SPIE Photonics West 2014, , San Francisco, United States, 2014-02-01 - 2014-02-06
Keywords:
SDM, MEF, EDFA, multi-port amplifier, transmission, fiber, cladding-pump, split C+L-band amplifier
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Optoelectronics Research Centre
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Local EPrints ID: 363312
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/363312
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J.K. Sahu
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S. Jain
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V.J.F. Rancaño
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T.C. May-Smith
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A. Webb
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P. Petropoulos
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