Demonstration of amplified data transmission at 2 µm in a low-loss wide bandwidth hollow core photonic bandgap fiber

Abstract

The first demonstration of a hollow core photonic bandgap fiber (HC-PBGF) suitable for high-rate data transmission in the 2 μm waveband is presented. The fiber has a record low loss for this wavelength region (4.5 dB/km at 1980 nm) and a >150 nm wide surface-mode-free transmission window at the center of the bandgap. Detailed analysis of the optical modes and their propagation along the fiber, carried out using a time-of-flight technique in conjunction with spatially and spectrally resolved (S) imaging, provides clear evidence that the HC-PBGF can be operated as quasi-single mode even though it supports up to four mode groups. Through the use of a custom built Thulium doped fiber amplifier with gain bandwidth closely matched to the fiber's low loss window, error-free 8 Gbit/s transmission in an optically amplified data channel at 2008 nm over 290 m of 19 cell HC-PBGF is reported.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.21.028559
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
Additional Information: 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-21-23-28559. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Publication ISSN: 1094-4087
Last Modified: 29 Mar 2024 08:12
Date Deposited: 22 May 2014 13:50
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Published Date: 2013-11-18
Authors: Petrovich, M.N.
Poletti, F.
Wooler, J.P.
Heidt, A.M.
Baddela, N.K.
Li, Z.
Gray, D.R.
Slavík, R.
Parmigiani, F.
Wheeler, N.V.
Hayes, J.R.
Numkam, E.
Grüner-Nielsen, L.
Pálsdóttir, B.
Phelan, R.
Kelly, B.
O'Carroll, John
Becker, Martin
MacSuibhne, N.
Zhao, J.
Garcia Gunning, F.C.
Ellis, A.D. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-0417-0547)
Petropoulos, P.
Alam, S.U.
Richardson, D.J.

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