Nonlinear pulse propagation at zero dispersion wavelength in anti-resonant photonic crystal fibers

A. Fuerbach; P. Steinvurzel; J. A. Bolger; B. J. Eggleton

doi:10.1364/OPEX.13.002977

Nonlinear pulse propagation at zero dispersion wavelength in anti-resonant photonic crystal fibers

A. Fuerbach^*, P. Steinvurzel, J. A. Bolger, B. J. Eggleton

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We experimentally and numerically investigate femtosecond pulse propagation in a microstructured optical fiber consisting of a silica core surrounded by air holes which are filled with a high index fluid. Such fibers have discrete transmission bands which exhibit strong dispersion arising from the scattering resonances of the high index cylinders. We focus on nonlinear propagation near the zero dispersion point of one of these transmission bands. As expected from theory, we observe propagation of a red-shifted soliton which radiates dispersive waves. Using frequency resolved optical gating, we measure the pulse evolution in the time and frequency domains as a function of both fiber length and input power. Experimental data are compared with numerical simulations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2977-2987
Number of pages	11
Journal	Optics Express
Volume	13
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.13.002977
Publication status	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes

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This paper was published in Optics Express and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-13-8-2977. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

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Nonlinear pulse propagation at zero dispersion wavelength in anti-resonant photonic crystal fibers

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