Circular birefringence in helical-core fibre

Circular birefringence in an isotropic helical fibre is studied using coupled-mode analysis. The formulas derived here can be used to explain the existing paradox in calculating circular birefringence.     

G.654光纤连接熔纤损耗分析

针对G.654光纤连接熔纤损耗值无数据参考的问题,首先分析了G.654光纤连接熔纤测试损耗值,然后与G.654光纤连接熔纤损耗的理论分析数据进行对比,同时结合光纤熔接机型号,最后给出G.654光纤连接自身熔纤损耗值和G.652光纤与G.654光纤连接混接熔纤损耗值。     

Loss mechanisms in single-mode fiber tapers

The onset of transmission loss in four single-mode tapers is shown to coincide with the taper slope exceeding the critical slope angle at which fundamental mode cutoff occurs. This implies that the primary loss mechanism in single-mode fiber tapers is cutoff of the fundamental mode from the core. A secondary loss mechanism of coupling to the modes of a coaxial outer waveguide is also observed and modeled. Implications for fused fiber couplers are discussed.     

八角晶格光子晶体光纤的损耗特性分析

应用多极法对O-PCF的损耗进行了计算和分析,并与H-PCF进行了比较,发现相同空气填充率下,O-PCF的损耗小于H-PCF的损耗,O-PCF在能获得更大有效模式面积的同时,在损耗特性方面也更具优势;研究了包层空气孔层数、孔直径和孔间距等在1.33 μm和1.55μm处对损耗的影响,得到了损耗随各结构参数变化的规律,并总结了获得低损耗大模面积O-PCF的一般方法.     

全波光纤及其特点分析

简要介绍了全波光纤的由来，并较为详细地介绍了全波光纤的一系列特点，认为采用全波光纤将是大势所趋。     

KRS-5多晶光纤研制及10.6μm损耗

一、引言 目前，CO_2激光传能光纤的研制已受到了人们的普遍重视。一些重金属卤化物，特别是KRS-5晶体（TLBr+TLI混晶），作为红外光学材料，早为人们所熟知。KRS-5晶体透射波长范围0.5~40μm，不易潮解。制成光纤的可挠性好，适于传输高功率CO和CO_2激光，被认为是一种很有希望的材料。已用KRS-5晶体制成了多晶光纤~[1]，并试用于激光加工和激光手术器件中~[2，3]。     

Pulse characteristics of Q-switched fiber lasers

A theoretical investigation of the anticipated properties of optically end-pumpedQ-switched fiber lasers is reported. This analysis stresses the effect of the transverse structure of the interacting pump and signal (guided) waves, in particular of the fiberVnumber, on the device performance. In Nd : YAG single crystal fibers thresholds as low as a fraction of a milliwatt may be achieved; pulses with peak powers of hundreds of watts and subnanosecond widths may be generated under laser diode pumping conditions.     

超荧光光纤光源的工作特性

研制了一种激光二极管泵浦的掺钕超荧光光纤光源,在波长１．０８μｍ处获得了１．０ｍＷ的光功率输出,谱线宽度为２１．２ｎｍ,实验中使用的是掺钕单模光纤,芯径５μｍ,截止波长１．０μｍ,其损耗在泵浦波长０．８μｍ处为１５００ｄＢ／ｋｍ,而在输出波长１．０８μｍ处为１０ｄＢ／ｋｍ。     

Sensitivity characteristics of long-period fiber gratings

We present a detailed investigation into the sensitivity of long-period fiber gratings (LPFGs) as a function of temperature, strain, and surrounding refractive index, with particular attention to the higher order cladding modes and the possibilities for ultrasensitive sensors. From a general theoretical analysis, we identify a general sensitivity factor which offers new physical insight into LPFG behavior and represents a useful design aid in conjunction with a set of measurand-specific sensitivity factors. Our analysis reveals the existence of turning points in the mode dispersion characteristics at which ultrasensitive operation may be obtained. In an extensive set of coordinated experiments, we verify the theoretical predictions with close agreement and provide demonstrations of the device behavior close to the turning points. Alternative sensor schemes for temperature, strain, and refractive index based, respectively, on measurement of the dual resonance characteristic of the modes and on the transmission characteristics close to the turning points, utilizing higher order modes of the LPFG, are presented. For two variables at least, we record the highest LPFG sensitivities yet reported     

锥形光纤微透镜耦合特性

文章深入探讨和分析了半导体激光器与单模光纤耦合时采用锥形光纤微透镜后其耦合效率与参数之间的关系。给出了微透镜有效透过率的计算方法和考虑球面像差时耦合效率的计算公式，理论分析与实验结果相吻合。     

Loss factors analysis for single-mode fiber splicing without careaxis alignment

Splice loss factors of single-mode fiber splicing lacking core axis alignment were analyzed quantitatively. The optimum splice conditions were also investigated in detail. It was seen that the dominant splice signal-loss factors are core deformation caused by fiber axis discrepancy and core axis misalignment caused by core eccentricity. To suppress average splice loss to less than 0.1 dB, average core eccentricity suppression to less than 0.35 μm is necessary. A novel method for setting fiber endface gaps accurately and quickly is proposed that helps to realize the optimum condition. This method is based on fiber endface image detection using photodiodes, and it has a quick setting time of 5 s and a high accuracy with a setting error of 0.5 μm. A fusion splice machine manufactured based on the present endface setting method was developed and evaluated. As a result, an average splice loss of 0.012 dB was successfully achieved     

DFB光纤激光器最佳输出特性研究

采用传输矩阵法,对影响DFB掺铒光纤激光器输出功率的耦合因子、光栅长度进行了研究,数值分析了不同谐振腔损耗下最佳输出功率所对应的最佳光栅长度及耦合因子的变化。结果表明,在设计光纤激光器时,根据光纤光栅的制作损耗,优化光栅长度及耦合因子可以使光纤激光器的输出实现最佳化。这些结论对基于光纤激光器的结构优化具有指导意义。     

七芯光纤的制备和传输特性的研究

在光纤传输系统中,未来众多通信新业务对传输 容量和传输速度提出了更高的需求, 而采用多芯光纤(MCF)的空分复用(SDM)技术可以有效解决传统单模光纤(SMF)对传输容量的 限制。本文采用光 束传输法和有限元法设计了一种7芯光纤,基于优化的结构参数制备了相应的7芯光纤。搭 建了MCF传输特性测试平台,对所制备的7芯光纤进行测试和分析,得其传输损耗为 0.36dB/km、弯 曲损耗为0.053dB和芯 径间串扰为－18.5dB。这种结构的7芯光纤制备简单,性能良好, 对SDM技术的发展具有重要的推动作用。     

掺铥光纤激光器波长可调谐输出特性

利用1 550 nm光纤激光器搭建了一个同带泵浦环形腔掺铥光纤激光器,并对其光谱输出特性进行了研究。在1 550 nm激光泵浦下,1.6 m掺铥光纤自发辐射谱覆盖1 800~1 900 nm范围,3 dB带宽大于60 nm;通过在腔内插入隔离器,获得了线宽小于0.2 nm的激光输出,中心波长在1900 nm附近;进一步在腔内加入FP腔,获得了可调谐的窄线宽输出,光谱调谐范围达60 nm,覆盖从1 840~1 900 nm的光谱范围,激光线宽仅为0.07 nm。另外,在腔内使用通信波段用FP腔,同样获得了较宽调谐范围的窄线宽输出。输出光谱分为1 820~1 850 nm和1 865~1 915 nm两个区域,调谐范围共达80 nm。结合使用2 000 nm FP腔的可调谐光谱范围,该激光器在1 820~1 915 nm的范围都可以获得激光输出,与掺铥光线的自发辐射谱基本相符。     

半导体光纤环形腔激光器调谐特性的实验研究

采用国产半导体器件,组建了半导体光纤环形腔激光器(FRSLs)的实验装置及相应的测试系统,系统地研究了FRSLs的输出和调谐特性.结果表明,已实现高速调制情况下的动态单纵模调谐,并获得波长调谐范围大于36nm的稳定光脉冲输出.确立了FRSLs的阈值特性、输出功率等物理参量与振荡波长之间的关系,提出通过控制分光比来优化和兼顾FRSLs的调谐范围及输出功率.实验结果较好地与理论模拟结果相吻合,为进一步改善FRSLs的性能指标提供了实验依据.同时,这些分析与结论对于相关结构类型的激光器设计也具有一定的参考价值.     

Return loss characteristics of optical fiber connectors

This paper describes the return loss characteristics for four typical contact type connectors: perpendicular and oblique endface connectors employing either physical contact or contact via index matching material. The high index layer on the polished fiber endface and the index matching material, which are important connector parameters, are investigated by measuring the return loss from one perpendicular fiber endface coated with the material and by etching the fiber endface. It is useful to apply two materials with different refractive indices to derive the refractive index and thickness of high index layers on perpendicular fiber endfaces. The index matching material we use has a refractive index of 1.467 at 20°C and a thermal coefficient of -2.9×10^-4/°C at 1.3 μm. We performed return loss calculations and experiments of the four contact type connectors. The worst value at any temperature from -40 to 80°C can be estimated, by measuring the return loss of these connectors at room temperature     

Noise characteristics of fiber optical parametric amplifiers

We derive an analytical theory for the noise figure of an undepleted and lossless fiber optical parametric amplifier (FOPA). Both the signal and the wavelength converted idler are investigated. Our theory is applicable for both an ideal pump power source, as well as a noisy one. We find that a noisy pump source can severely degrade the performance at high gain due to the stochastic gain-variations the signal and idler will experience. The theory is compared with Monte Carlo simulations of the FOPA and an excellent agreement is obtained. Simulations in the gain-depleted region show the possibility to reach below quantum-limited, phase-insensitive amplification for single channel transmission.     

Transmission characteristics of wide-aperture optical fiber taper

The transmission characteristics of the wide-aperture optical fiber taper (OFT) have been determined experimentally under diffuse and parallel light excitation. Power transmission efficiency versus the normalized radius of the excited input aperture of the OFT has been obtained in both cases. The OFT forms a specific output intensity distribution provided that a uniform excitation of all the OFT modes is ensured. Power transmission efficiency of more than 50% can be obtained at an appropriate normalized radius of the incident laser beam. The wide-aperture OFT is, independent of or within the cavity-taper output laser (CTOL) concept, a suitable element for launching power laser emission into optical fibers     

边孔光纤长周期光栅的传感特性研究

采用CO₂激光脉冲技术在边孔光纤(SHF)上 写入长周期光栅(LPG),并对其温度、外界折射 率和弯曲的传感特性进行测试。实验表明, 当温度从20℃升高到80℃时,SHF-LPG的谐振波长随温度升高线性蓝移6.51nm, 温度灵敏度为－0.11nm/℃。其对外界折射率的敏感 度随折射率升高而增加,越 接近光纤包层的有效折射率灵敏度越高,测量范围为1.34-1.44;其 谐振波长随弯曲曲率的增加线性红 移,但弯曲传感灵敏度具有较强的方向相关性,最大达到9.36nm/m －1。     

Optical transmission characteristics of fiber ring resonators

We present the results of an experimental investigation of the transfer characteristics of a fiber ring resonator for various values of the resonator finesse. In particular, we measure the spectral dependence of the intensity transmission and the induced phase shift in the undercoupled, critically coupled, and overcoupled regimes. We also demonstrate tunable optical (true time) group delay via a fiber ring resonator and show that a high finesse is unnecessary. Our laboratory results are in excellent agreement with theoretical predictions.