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    • Optical Engineering
    • Telecommunications
    • Materials Science

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    • Multimode fiber (MMF) systems are crucial for data transmission.
    • Characterizing MMF components like connectors and splitters is complex.
    • Mode transition matrices (MTMs) offer a theoretical framework for power propagation analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To computationally define and experimentally validate mode transition matrices (MTMs).
    • To assess interlaboratory variability in MTM measurements for MMF components.
    • To identify sources of uncertainty in MTM calculations.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted an interlaboratory measurement round-robin involving four institutions.
    • Utilized near-field measurements to calculate (2x2) MTMs for various components.
    • Investigated launch dependence and core radius errors as sources of variation.

    Main Results:

    • MTMs were calculated for connectors, fiber cables, power splitters, and fiber segments.
    • Diagonal MTM elements showed ~10% lab-to-lab standard deviation.
    • Off-diagonal MTM elements exhibited standard deviations near their mean values.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant variability exists in MTM measurements across different laboratories.
    • Launch dependence is a key factor contributing to MTM variations.
    • Standardized characterization protocols are essential for reliable MMF component assessment.