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We successfully demonstrate a flat-structured DCN powered by large-port-count fibre-switch-based OCS, PLZT-switch enabled TDM and MEFs supported SDM. The inter-DCN ToR-to-ToR direct optical connections are setup through metro/core networks using all-optical SDM/WDM converters.
We present a 3-moded cladding-pumped multi-element fiber amplifier comprising 4 Er/Yb doped signal fibers and 1 multimode pump-delivery fiber with spatial multiplicity of 12. An average signal gain of 18dB and differential modal gain of 2–5dB are achieved.
This paper reviews a novel approach of implementing space-division multiplexing (SDM) based on Multi-element Fiber (MEF) technology. The MEF geometry provides for ultra-low crosstalk between the spatial channels while full compatibility with standard WDM components is maintained. Passive Ge-doped 3-MEFs have been fabricated and characterized and error free WDM data transfer at an aggregate rate of...
A cladding-pumped multi-element fiber comprising 4-Er/Yb-doped signal fibers and single multimode pump fiber has been used to demonstrate a C+L split-band amplifier. The signal fibers were cascaded to provide >20dB gain over 80nm bandwidth.
We report the first experimental demonstration of a cladding pumped FM-EDFA supporting 4 mode groups. The modal gains are measured to be >20dB between 1540nm–1570nm with a modal differential gain of ∼4dB among the mode groups.
We demonstrated an Erbium-doped multi-element-fiber amplifier extending the bandwidth at shorter wavelengths in C-band. Each fiber-element provides a maximum gain of 36dB and NF <4dB. The fiberelements were cascaded to obtain >20dB gain in 1520–1570nm.
We report the first amplified transmission experiments based on multi-element transmission fibres and amplifiers. The system exhibits negligible levels of crosstalk and compatibility with traditional WDM systems. The technology allows access to individual fibre elements without the need for any special interfacing devices.
We present a multi-element fibre (MEF) as a novel candidate for space-division-multiplexing of optical channels that require high density of data transfer. 3-MEFs, comprising three individual fibres in a common coating, have been fabricated and error-free transmission has been demonstrated.
We report a crosstalk-free Er-doped amplifier consisting of 3-fibers, each behaving as a single fiber in isolation. 32dB of gain and <5dB of noise figure have been obtained at 1530 nm for input signal of −23dBm.
We report on the spectroscopy and laser characteristics of Nd-doped fiber, fabricated by rod-in-tube from Nd:YAG as a core material with silica cladding. A cladding-pumped CW laser operation at 1058nm with 52% slope-efficiency is demonstrated.
Laser Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) is a laser-based direct write technique which has been routinely employed for trials of the deposition of organic and inorganic compounds, polymers and biomaterials on various substrates for the realisation of devices such as OLEDs [1]. This single-shot printing approach, which allows a spatially controlled pixel-by-pixel deposition has been widely trialled for...
We have demonstrated pulsed laser deposition of Nd-doped gadolinium gallium garnet on Y3Al5O12 by the simultaneous ablation of two separate targets of Nd:Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG) and Ga2O3. Such an approach is of interest as a method of achieving stoichiometry control over films whilst the growth parameters are kept constant and optimal for high quality crystal growth. We show here how the stoichiometry and...
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