Continuous-wave ultraviolet light induced fiber Bragg gratings in few- and single-mode microstructured polymer optical fibers

Abstract

Reported are observations and measurements of the inscription of fibre Bragg gratings in two different types of microstructured polymer optical fibre: few-moded and endlessly single mode. Contrary to FBG inscription in silica microstructured fibre, where high energy laser pulses are a prerequisite, we have successfully used a low power CW laser source operating at 325nm to produce 1-cm long gratings with a reflection peak at 1570 nm. Peak reflectivities of more than 10% have been observed.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.30.003296
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies > Electronics & Computer Engineering
Additional Information: © 2005 Optical Society of America, Inc. This paper was published in Optics Letters 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/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-30-24-3296. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Uncontrolled Keywords: fibre Bragg gratings, microstructured polymer optical fibre, few-moded, endlessly single mode, silica microstructured fibre, high energy laser pulses prerequisite
Publication ISSN: 0146-9592
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2019 10:40
Date Deposited: 27 May 2010 11:52
Full Text Link: http://www.scop ... tnerID=8YFLogxK
Related URLs:
Published Date: 2005-12
Authors: Dobb, Helen L.
Webb, David J.
Kalli, Kyriacos
Argyros, Alexander
Large, Maryanne C.J.
van Eijkelenborg, Martijn

Export / Share Citation


Statistics

Additional statistics for this record