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Abstract:
We present a rapid and precise method to design the multiple step-index bridge fiber for ultra-low insertion loss few-mode multi-core fiber Fan-in/Fan-out device. The genetic algorithm is applied to optimize the structural parameters to support multi-mode operation. Based on the proposed intelligent iteration platform, core-based multiplex/demultiplex optimization can be achieved with less than 1.0 dB insertion loss for the first 6 LP modes in space division multiplexing system consisting of few-mode multi-core fibers. Besides, we have successfully drew the designed bridge fiber and fabricated the corresponding Fan-in/Fan-out device. When connecting it with the single-core 6-mode fiber and 7-core 6-mode fiber, the average insertion losses of mode LP01, LP11a, LP11b, LP21a, LP21b, and LP02 are 0.88 dB, 1.11 dB, 1.07 dB, 1.42 dB, 1.33 dB, and 1.04 dB, respectively.
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