Equivalent-Step Index Parameters For Predicting Single-Mode Fiber Dispersion

J. C. Auge; P. Dupont; L. B. Jeunhomme

doi:10.1117/12.949582

19 November 1985 Equivalent-Step Index Parameters For Predicting Single-Mode Fiber Dispersion

J. C. Auge, P. Dupont, L. B. Jeunhomme

Proceedings Volume 0559, Fiber Optics: Short-Haul and Long-Haul Measurements and Applications III; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.949582
Event: 29th Annual Technical Symposium, 1985, San Diego, United States

Abstract

We have defined new Equivalent Step-Index parameters for single-mode fibers having a graded core profile and/or a central index dip. These parameters are obtained from the actual index profile through simple analytical expressions with a straightforward physical interpretation. As compared to previous ESI theories, they allow a better accuracy in predicting the transmission characteristics of the fibers. In particular, the use of these ESI parameters with the usual models for calculating the chromatic dispersion in single mode fibers proves very efficient : the accuracy in predicting the zero dispersion wavelength is better than 2 nm for nearly step index fibers designed for the 1.3 μm window, and it remains better than 15 nm for triangular core profile fibers designed for the 1.55 μm window.

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J. C. Auge, P. Dupont, and L. B. Jeunhomme "Equivalent-Step Index Parameters For Predicting Single-Mode Fiber Dispersion", Proc. SPIE 0559, Fiber Optics: Short-Haul and Long-Haul Measurements and Applications III, (19 November 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.949582

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