Abstract:
A dispersion correction optical fiber (20) includes a segmented core (21) having a central core segment (22), a moat segment (24) and, preferably, a ring segment (26 ). The refractive index profile is selected to provide a total dispersion minimum which is located within an operating wavelength band (50) of the fiber (20). Most preferably, the dispersion value at the minimum(49) is more negative than -400 ps/nm/km and greater than -1200 ps/nm/km at 1550 nm. Optical transmission systems including the present invention dispersion correction optical fiber (20) optic ally coupled to various transmission fibers (36) and dispersion compensating fibers (18) are also disclosed, as is a method of operating the dispersion correction fiber(20) wherein the minimum (49) is located within the desired operating wavelength band (50).
Abstract:
An optical-fiber-based light source that generates light via third-harmonic (TH) generation is disclosed. The light source includes a pump light source that provides pump light having a fundamental mode of wavelength λp. The light source also includes an optical fiber optically coupled to the pump light source. The optical fiber's core refractive index profile has (i) a central region with a refractive index value Δ 1 , (ii) a first annular region immediately surrounding the central region and having a refractive index value Δ 2 , and (iii) a second annular region immediately surrounding the first annular region and having a refractive index value Δ 3 . The optical fiber satisfies the conditions Δ 2 1 and Δ 2 3 , and max{Δ 1 , Δ 3 } - Δ 2 > 1.2%. The pump light produces TH-generated light having a higher-order mode of wavelength λ TH = (1/3) λ ρ and that is outputted at the optical fiber output end. The pump light fundamental mode overlaps the TH-generated-light higher order mode over the length of the optical fiber to provide a conversion efficiency of 1% or greater.
Abstract:
An optical fiber including: (i) a silica based, rare earth doped core (12) having a first index of refraction n 1 ; (ii) a silica based inner cladding (14) surrounding the core and having a second index of refraction n 2 , such that n 1 >n 2 , the inner cladding having a plurality of air holes (24, 26) extending longitudinally through the length of the optical fiber; (iii) a silica based outer cladding (16) surrounding the inner cladding and having a third index of refraction n 3 , such that n 2 >n 3 ; wherein the optical fiber supports a single polarization mode within the operating wavelength range.
Abstract:
A method of forming an optical fiber preform that comprises depositing a layer of silica soot onto an outer surface of a consolidated glass preform to form a composite preform having an inner consolidated glass portion and an outer silica soot portion, and exposing the composite preform to an atmosphere containing a concentration of a deuterium compound for a time and at a temperature sufficient to cause the deuterium compound to penetrate the consolidated glass portion without pervading the entire glass portion. Preferably, the deuterium compound penetrates the glass portion to a desired depth, e.g. to the point RD1, indicated in figure 6, at a desired radial distance from the centre axis of the core.
Abstract:
Embodiments of a method of fabricating a micro-reactor comprise providing a base layer comprising glass or glass ceramic material, providing a plurality of layers comprising glass or glass ceramic material, adhering the plurality of layers together to form a multilayer substrate, cutting a serpentine pattern of channels into the multilayer substrate, forming a plurality of serpentine layers by separating the serpentine patterned multilayer substrate, and forming a micro-reactor by bonding together the base layer, at least one serpentine layer, and one or more additional layers.
Abstract:
A device for treating fluids, such as automotive exhaust gases is provided, as well as a method of manufacturing such a device. The invention provides a honeycomb structure, a matrix of ceramic walls that defines a plurality of parallel, fluid-conducting cells oriented along an axis, arranged in a stacked or discontinuous configuration between an inlet and outlet, where adjacent layers of honeycomb structure are separated by layers of air spaces. Each matrix layer has opposing faces that defines the inlets and outlets of the cells, and a peripheral portion or peripheral region including an outer skin. The peripheral portions or peripheral regions of adjacent stacked ceramic layers are mutually contiguous to prevent fluid flowing through the stacked ceramic layers from leaking between said outer skins.
Abstract:
An optical fiber including: (i) a silica based, rare earth doped core having a first index of refraction n 1 ; (ii) a silica based inner cladding surrounding the core and having a second index of refraction n 2 , such that n 1 > n 2 , said inner cladding having a plurality of air holes extending longitudinally through the length of said optical fiber; (iii) a silica based outer cladding surrounding said inner cladding and having a third index of refraction n 3 , such that n 2 > n 3 ; wherein said optical fiber supports a single polarization mode within the operating wavelength range.
Abstract translation:一种光纤,包括:(i)具有第一折射率n 1的二氧化硅基稀土掺杂的芯; (ii)围绕所述芯并且具有第二折射率n 2 2的基于二氧化硅的内包层,使得n 1,N 2, 所述内包层具有沿着所述光纤的长度纵向延伸的多个气孔; (iii)围绕所述内包层并具有第三折射率n 3 3的基于二氧化硅的外包层,使得n 2 N 3 N 3 ; 其中所述光纤在工作波长范围内支持单一偏振模式。
Abstract:
According to the present invention the optical fiber includes a core with a first refractive index (n 1 ) and the innermost core region with the refractive index n 0 , a cladding surrounding the core, the cladding having a third refractive index (n 3 ), wherein n 1 >n 3 and n 0 1 . According to some of the embodiments the optical fiber may also include a moat surrounding and abutting the core and situated between the core and the cladding, the moat having a second refractive index (n 2 ), wherein n 3 >n 2 . It is preferable that at least one of the core, innermost core region and/or moat has a non-circular shape.
Abstract:
An optically active linear single polarization device includes a linearly birefringent and linearly dichroic optical waveguide (30) for propagating light and having single polarization wavelength range (48). A plurality of active dopants are disposed in a portion (34) of the linearly birefringent and linearly dichroic optical waveguide (30) for providing operation of the waveguide in an operating wavelength range (650) for overlapping the single polarization wavelength range (48).