Design optimization of dispersion compensating fibers and their packaging techniques

Abstract

Design optimization of dispersion compensating fibers (DCFs) based on the fundamental mode is described considering the packaging technique. Optical performances of the DCF modules are mainly limited by the macro-, micro-bending loss and the polarization mode dispersion that strongly depend on the module structure. Two types of DCF modules are demonstrated as examples. Bobbin-less module structure that mitigates the bending limit is also described.

Dispersion compensation in optical transmission systems using high negative dispersion chalcogenide/silica hybrid microstructured optical fiber

“…Self-phase modulation, four-wave combination, and cross-phase modulation are among the nonlinear effects which are all dependant on the non-linear coefficient of the fiber. In optical transmission fibers, a low non-linear effect is favorable [35].…”