Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexing

J. K. Sahu; S. Jain; V. J. F. Rancaño; T. C. May-Smith; A. Webb; P. Petropoulos; D. J. Richardson

doi:10.1117/12.2044334

1 February 2014 Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexing

J. K. Sahu, S. Jain, V. J. F. Rancaño, T. C. May-Smith, A. Webb, P. Petropoulos, D. J. Richardson

Proceedings Volume 9009, Next-Generation Optical Communication: Components, Sub-Systems, and Systems III; 90090C (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2044334
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2014, San Francisco, California, United States

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 ultralow 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 multiport 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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J. K. Sahu, S. Jain, V. J. F. Rancaño, T. C. May-Smith, A. Webb, P. Petropoulos, and D. J. Richardson "Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexing", Proc. SPIE 9009, Next-Generation Optical Communication: Components, Sub-Systems, and Systems III, 90090C (1 February 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2044334

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