Calculation of parameters (propagation constant, phase and group velocities) of a graded-index optical fiber

• Published in: Kompʹûternaâ optika Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 30 - 35
• Main Authors: Gladkikh, V.A., Vlasenko, V.D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Samara National Research University 01.02.2025
• Subjects: fiber optic light guide; gaussian profile; phase velocity; propagation constant

For a weakly guiding, single-mode, graded-index circular optical fiber, the general form of the dependence of the propagation constant on the waveguide parameter is obtained. From Maxwell's equations, an equation for the field in a light guide with a gradient refractive index profile is derived...