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A review of higher-order mode pass filtering techniques
Prapty Saha1, M Salauddin Rasel2, Kazi Tanvir Ahmmed1
1Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331, Bangladesh.
Heliyon
|November 25, 2022
Summary
Mode Division Multiplexing (MDM) uses multimode fibers to increase data rates. This paper reviews advanced mode filtering techniques and materials crucial for enhancing MDM system performance and capacity.
Area of Science:
- Optoelectronics and Communications
- Photonics and Optical Engineering
Background:
- Future high data transmission rates face bottlenecks, driving the need for technologies like Mode Division Multiplexing (MDM).
- Multimode fibers are increasingly adopted to meet escalating bandwidth demands, necessitating effective mode management.
- Mode coupling in guided media requires efficient mode filtering for signal integrity in MDM systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in mode filtering techniques for MDM.
- To review various designs and fabrication processes for mode filters.
- To analyze the potential of different materials in mode filter designs for improving system performance.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on mode filtering techniques.
- Analysis of different mode filter designs and their fabrication methods.
- Evaluation of material properties for their suitability in mode filter applications.
Main Results:
- Significant research progress has been made in developing mode filtering techniques.
- Various designs and fabrication processes for mode filters have been explored.
- Different materials show potential for enhancing mode filter performance and system capacity.
Conclusions:
- Mode filters are essential for removing unwanted modes in MDM systems, addressing the capacity crunch.
- This review highlights promising prospects in mode filtering techniques, offering increased flexibility and material choices.
- While commercial success is pending, ongoing developments in mode filtering are crucial for the future of high-capacity optical communication.
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