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All-solid highly nonlinear singlemode fibers with a tailored dispersion profile.

Francesco Poletti1, Xian Feng, Giorgio M Ponzo

  • 1Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK. frap@orc.soton.ac.uk

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This study introduces a new method for creating highly nonlinear optical fibers with tunable dispersion using an all-solid cladding. This approach offers precise control over fiber properties for applications in all-optical processing and supercontinuum generation.

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Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Materials Science
  • Optical Engineering

Background:

  • Tailoring group velocity dispersion (GVD) is crucial for nonlinear optical fiber applications.
  • Holey fibers control dispersion via longitudinal holes, posing fabrication challenges.
  • Achieving precise control over fiber dispersion properties remains an active research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel approach for fabricating highly nonlinear fibers with tailored GVD.
  • To enable accurate control over fiber dispersive properties and structural characteristics.
  • To design fibers for advanced applications like all-optical processing and supercontinuum generation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing an all-solid cladding with a specific refractive index difference relative to the core.

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  • Employing a W-type index profile with a second outer cladding for single-mode guidance.
  • Developing design rules and an algorithm for automatic dispersion optimization.

    • Main Results:

    • Numerical demonstration of significant freedom in manipulating fiber dispersive properties.
    • Enabling more accurate control of fiber structural properties during fabrication.
    • Successful design of nonlinear fibers for specific applications, including a lead silicate fiber with flattened dispersion.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed all-solid cladding approach offers a practical and effective method for designing dispersion-controlled nonlinear fibers.
    • This technique provides enhanced control over fiber properties compared to traditional holey fibers.
    • The developed design rules and optimization algorithm facilitate the creation of advanced optical fibers for various applications.