Abstract
Single-mode (SM) optical fibres are rapidly approaching their transmission capacity limit. Mode-division multiplexing (MDM) is considered as one of the most promising techniques to overcome this [1]. MDM refers to using few-mode optical fibres, where each mode is used as an individual data channel. Thereby the data transmission capacity can be scaled proportional to the number of modes. However, using few-mode fibres requires the selective multiplexing and demultiplexing of individual modes. Common approaches include long-period gratings, phase-plates and liquid-crystal spatial light modulators [2]. However these techniques either suffer from a complex optical setup, high losses or a limited spectral bandwidth. In contrast integrated optics offer low losses, excellent compatibility with fibres, compact and entirely passive setups as well as an inherent robustness. However, 3-dimensional waveguide circuits are required in order to multiplex and de-multiplex all orientation states of the LP modes, making the use of traditional planar lightwave circuits challenging [3].
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-1 |
| Journal | Proceedings 2015 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics - European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2015 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | 2015 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics - European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2015 - Munich, Germany, Munich, Germany Duration: 21 Jun 2015 → 25 Jun 2015 https://opg.optica.org/conference.cfm?meetingid=90&yr=2015 https://www.osapublishing.org/conference.cfm?meetingid=90&yr=2015 |