Mode-field resizing in optical fibers

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20080267560A1
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11796892

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An all-fiber mode-field resizer comprises a first optical fiber configured to propagate signal light in a predetermined transverse mode along a longitudinal axis from a first input/output (I/O) port to a second I/O port. The first fiber is configured to have a first effective mode-field area and a first core V-parameter proximate the first I/O port and to have a second effective mode-field area and a second core V-parameter proximate the second I/O port. The second mode-field area is greater than the first mode-field area, and the second V-parameter is less than the first V-parameter. In one embodiment, the second V-parameter is less than approximately 1.3, and preferably less than 1.0. In another embodiment, the first V-parameter is greater than approximately 1.8. In yet another embodiment, our mode-field resizer is incorporated into a tapered fiber bundle.

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FURAKAWA ELECTRIC NORTH AMERICA INC2000 NORTHEAST EXPRESSWAY NORCROSS CA 30071

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DiGiovanni, David John Mountain Lakes, NJ 43 1729
Headley, Clifford Everill Raritan Township, NJ 2 85
Yablon, Andrew Douglas Livingston, NJ 3 26

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