Bending Losses in all Solid 2D Photonic Band-Gap Fibers: A limiting Factor?

Bending losses are investigated experimentally and numerically in a solid-core bandgap fiber with parabolic refractive index inclusions. Previous record of 20 dB/km is reduced to 6 dB/km by increasing the fiber bend radius.

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Main Authors: Pureur, V., Betourne, A., Bouwmans, G., Bigot, L., Douay, M., Quiquempois, Y.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Atom lasers
Fiber lasers
Loss measurement
Optical fiber losses
Optical fiber testing
Photonic band gap
Photonic crystal fibers
Refractive index
Silicon compounds
Solids
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Summary:Bending losses are investigated experimentally and numerically in a solid-core bandgap fiber with parabolic refractive index inclusions. Previous record of 20 dB/km is reduced to 6 dB/km by increasing the fiber bend radius.
ISSN:1550-381X
DOI:10.1109/ECOC.2006.4801227