On the measurement of fundamental mode bend loss in large-mode-area optical fibers

The measurement of fundamental mode bend loss is thoroughly studied in large-mode-area few-mode optical fibers. The influencing factors, including spectral properties of the light source, modal power content and cladding light, are experimentally investigated. Monte Carlo simulations are performed t...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2017-02, Vol.56 (4), p.928-934
Main Authors: Ye, Changgeng, Koponen, Joona, Aallos, Ville, Kokki, Teemu, Kimmelma, Ossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bend tests
Cladding
Computer simulation
Guidelines
Light sources
Monte Carlo methods
Optical fibers
Spectra
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Summary:The measurement of fundamental mode bend loss is thoroughly studied in large-mode-area few-mode optical fibers. The influencing factors, including spectral properties of the light source, modal power content and cladding light, are experimentally investigated. Monte Carlo simulations are performed to help in understanding and illustrating the distribution of the variations. Practical guidelines and an example setup are provided for precise and accurate measurements.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.56.000928