Design of mode-sorting asymmetric Y-junctions

Nicolas Riesen; John D. Love

doi:10.1364/AO.51.002778

Design of mode-sorting asymmetric Y-junctions

Nicolas Riesen^*, John D. Love

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Abstract

The theory of mode-sorting in bimodal asymmetric Y-junctions is extended to multimode asymmetric Y-junctions with multiple output arms. This theory allows for the optimization of these mode-sorting planar structures. Asymmetric Y-junctions provide unique opportunities for spatial mode division multiplexing (MDM) of optical fiber. Spatial MDM is considered paramount to overcoming the bandwidth limitations of single-mode fiber. The design criteria presented in this paper facilitate their design.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2778-2783
Number of pages	6
Journal	Applied Optics
Volume	51
Issue number	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.51.002778
Publication status	Published - 20 May 2012

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