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Transmission of Multiple Signals through an Optical Fiber Using Wavefront Shaping

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Area of Science:

Optical Communications
Photonics
Fiber Optics

Background:

Multi-mode fibers (MMFs) and single-mode fibers (SMFs) are essential components in optical communication networks.
MMFs offer cost-effectiveness for short distances, but modal dispersion limits their use.
SMFs are required for longer distances or higher bandwidth applications due to their superior signal integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel method for efficiently coupling light between MMFs and SMFs.
To overcome the limitations imposed by modal dispersion in MMFs for broader optical network applications.
To demonstrate a re-programmable interface capable of maintaining high coupling efficiency despite fiber perturbations.

Main Methods:

Utilized a re-programmable multi-plane light conversion (MPLC) scheme.
Employed three phase modulations to optimize MMF-SMF coupling.
Investigated the impact of field reconstruction and MPLC device resolution on coupling efficiency.
Monitored the output field to enable auto-correction of decoupling.

Main Results:

Achieved MMF-SMF coupling efficiencies ranging from 30% to 70% (insertion loss of 5 dB to 1.5 dB) for MMFs up to 200 μm core diameter.
Demonstrated recovery of coupling efficiency even with significant changes in the MMF output field.
Confirmed that commercially available wavefront sensors and deformable mirrors suffice for kilohertz-regime auto-correction.

Conclusions:

The proposed MPLC-based method provides an effective solution for MMF-SMF interfacing.
The system exhibits robustness against fiber deformations, enabling stable optical links.
This technology supports the development of advanced optical communication systems requiring seamless integration of different fiber types.