Multiple-beam propagation in an Anderson localized optical fiber

Opt Express. 2013 Jan 14;21(1):305-13. doi: 10.1364/OE.21.000305.

Abstract

We investigate the simultaneous propagation of multiple beams in a disordered Anderson localized optical fiber. The profiles of each beam fall off exponentially, enabling multiple channels at high-density. We examine the influence of fiber bends on the movement of the beam positions, which we refer to as drift. We investigate the extent of the drift of localized beams induced by macro-bending and show that it is possible to design Anderson localized optical fibers that can be used for practical beam-multiplexing applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't