OptiGUI DataCollector: A graphical user interface for automating the data collecting process in optical and photonics labs

Soto-Perdomo, Juan; Morales-Guerra, Juan; Arango, Juan David; Montoya Villada, Sebastian; Torres, Pedro; Reyes-Vera, Erick

doi:10.1016/j.softx.2023.101521

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“…The entire procedure, encompassing crucial grating characteristics such as pitch, the number of grating periods, and the quantity of scanning cycles, was skillfully configured using the user-friendly interface of a PC operating system, as detailed in our previous research [39,40]. In this work, the CO 2 laser beam advanced along the fiber in steps to repeat the transverse scanning process with a pitch Λ = 570 µm.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, the laser beam induced an asymmetric refractive-index distribution across the fiber core, enabling energy coupling between LP 01 mode and LP 11 mode. After fabrication of the LPFG, its transmission spectrum was thoroughly evaluated using OptiGUI DataCollector software (v1.0) [40]. The characterization method includes a semiconductor tunable laser (APEX Technologies, AP3350A, Jacksonville, FL, USA) connected to one end of the LPFG, which allows the wavelength to be adjusted from 1526 nm to 1567 nm.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…On the other hand, an additional thermistor is placed inside the same block to enable real-time temperature monitoring. The monitoring process was facilitated using OptiGUI DataCollector software [40].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Experimental Dataset of Tunable Mode Converter Based on Long-Period Fiber Gratings Written in Few-Mode Fiber: Impacts of Thermal, Wavelength, and Polarization Variations

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Mode division multiplexing (MDM) is currently one of the most attractive multiplexing techniques in optical communications, as it allows for an increase in the number of channels available for data transmission. Optical modal converters are one of the main devices used in this technique. Therefore, the characterization and improvement of these devices are of great current interest. In this work, we present a dataset of 49,736 near-field intensity images of a modal converter based on a long-period fiber grating (LPFG) written on a few-mode fiber (FMF). This characterization was performed experimentally at various wavelengths, polarizations, and temperature conditions when the device converted from LP01 mode to LP11 mode. The results show that the modal converter can be tuned by adjusting these parameters, and that its operation is optimal under specific circumstances which have a great impact on its performance. Additionally, the potential application of the database is validated in this work. A modal decomposition technique based on the particle swarm algorithm (PSO) was employed as a tool for determining the most effective combinations of modal weights and relative phases from the spatial distributions collected in the dataset. The proposed dataset can open up new opportunities for researchers working on image segmentation, detection, and classification problems related to MDM technology. In addition, we implement novel artificial intelligence techniques that can help in finding the optimal operating conditions for this type of device.

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Section: Mode Converter Fabricationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mode Converter Fabricationmentioning

confidence: 99%