Supermodes in Coupled Multi-Core Waveguide Structures

Abstract

Optical supermode dynamics are nowadays receiving an ever increasing attention in mode-division multiplexing applications. In this paper, we systematically analyze and characterize these modes in various structures based on coupled-mode theory. In particular, we investigate the structure of supermodes in honeycomb multi-ring arrangements of any size. In addition, we show that higher order supermodes in coupled few-mode multi-core waveguide arrays can be strongly affected by angle-dependent couplings, leading to different modal field profiles. Analytical solutions are provided for linear, rectangular, and ring arrays. Higher order supermodes are observed for the first time in a coupled few-mode three-core fiber system using the S2 imaging method.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1015154

Entities

People

  • Axel Schülzgen
  • Cen Xia
  • Demetrios N. Christodoulides
  • Guifang Li
  • Jose E. Antonio-lopez
  • M. A. Eftekhar
  • Rodrigo A. Correa

Organizations

  • University of Central Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Angular Momentum
  • Arrays
  • Communication Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Eigenvalues
  • Eigenvectors
  • Electronic Mail
  • Electronics
  • Geometry
  • Linear Arrays
  • Momentum
  • Multiple Input Multiple Output
  • Quantum Electronics
  • Tunable Lasers
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Structural Dynamics.