Zero-group-velocity modes in chalcogenide holey photonic-crystal fibers

Opt Express. 2009 Jun 8;17(12):10082-90. doi: 10.1364/oe.17.010082.

Abstract

We demonstrate that a holey photonic-crystal fiber with chalcogenide-glass index contrast can be designed to have a complete gap at a propagation constant beta = 0 that also extends into the non-zero beta region. This type of bandgap (previously identified only at index contrasts unattainable in glasses) opens up a regime for guiding zero-group-velocity modes not possible in holey fibers with the more common finger-like gaps originating from beta-->infinity. Such modes could be used to enhance nonlinear and other material interactions, such as for hollow-core fibers in gas-sensor applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Chalcogens / chemistry*
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Crystallization / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Optical Fibers*
  • Photons
  • Porosity
  • Refractometry / instrumentation*
  • Refractometry / methods
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Chalcogens