Abstract:We propose a new type of all-fiber mode scrambler for mode division multiplexed data transmission based on few mode fibers. By randomly placing multiple point-loads along the fiber length, low loss and wideband mode coupling is obtained amongst all the guided modes. The effect of mode coupling is simulated from a single point-load to multiple point-loads with a specific focus on the insertion loss and wavelength dependence. In an exemplar experimental demonstration we present a mode scrambler for step-index tw… Show more
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