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Low coherent hybrid detection technique for differential mode delay in a multimode optical fiber
1Department of Information and Communications, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 1 Oryong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712, South Korea. jylee@gist.ac.kr
Applied Optics
|February 22, 2008
Summary
We developed a new low coherent hybrid detection technique for accurately measuring differential mode delay (DMD) in optical multimode fibers. This method enhances mode coupling for precise modal distribution analysis, offering a temporal resolution better than 0.72 ps.
Area of Science:
- Optoelectronics
- Optical Fiber Communications
- Metrology
Background:
- Differential Mode Delay (DMD) is a critical parameter for characterizing multimode fibers (MMF).
- Accurate DMD measurement is essential for high-speed optical communication systems.
- Existing methods can be complex or lack sufficient temporal resolution for short MMF lengths.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel low coherent hybrid detection technique for DMD measurement in MMF.
- To enhance mode coupling for improved modal distribution resolution.
- To validate the proposed method against conventional techniques.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a modified Mach-Zehnder interferometer with a low coherent light source.
- Employed an optical spectrum analyzer to capture time-resolved optical beat signals.
- Applied Fourier transform to interference signals for time-delay extraction.
- Used a scanning offset launching method to excite all fiber modes.
Main Results:
- Successfully measured DMD in an 8-m conventional MMF.
- Demonstrated good agreement between the proposed method and conventional time-domain measurements.
- Achieved a temporal resolution better than 0.72 ps using a single-mode fiber reference.
Conclusions:
- The proposed low coherent hybrid detection technique is effective for DMD measurement in short MMF.
- The method provides high temporal resolution and accurate results.
- This technique offers a viable solution for characterizing MMF in optical communication applications.
