The fundamental limits to the attenuation of hollow-core photonic crystal fibres

We propose that the transmission of hollow-core photonic crystal fibres is ultimately limited by scattering from roughness due to frozen-in surface capillary waves. This is confirmed by measurements of the surface roughness in a HC-PCF, the angular distribution of the power scattered out of the core...

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Main Authors: Birks, T.A., Roberts, P.J., Couny, F., Sabert, H., Mangan, B.J., Williams, D.P., Farr, L., Mason, M.W., Tomlinson, A., Knight, J.C., Russell, P.S.J.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Attenuation
Electromagnetic scattering
Loss measurement
Particle scattering
Photonic crystal fibers
Power measurement
Rough surfaces
Surface roughness
Surface waves
Wavelength measurement
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Summary:We propose that the transmission of hollow-core photonic crystal fibres is ultimately limited by scattering from roughness due to frozen-in surface capillary waves. This is confirmed by measurements of the surface roughness in a HC-PCF, the angular distribution of the power scattered out of the core, and the wavelength dependence of the minimum loss of fibres drawn to different scales.
ISSN:2162-7339
DOI:10.1109/ICTON.2005.1505762