Observation of transverse Anderson localization in an optical fiber

We utilize transverse Anderson localization as the waveguiding mechanism in optical fibers with random transverse refractive index profiles. Using experiments and numerical simulations, we show that the transverse localization results in an effective propagating beam diameter that is comparable to t...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 37; no. 12; p. 2304
Main Authors Karbasi, Salman, Mirr, Craig R, Yarandi, Parisa Gandomkar, Frazier, Ryan J, Koch, Karl W, Mafi, Arash
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.06.2012
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Summary:We utilize transverse Anderson localization as the waveguiding mechanism in optical fibers with random transverse refractive index profiles. Using experiments and numerical simulations, we show that the transverse localization results in an effective propagating beam diameter that is comparable to that of a typical index-guiding optical fiber.
ISSN:1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/ol.37.002304