Abstract
We experimentally compare the optical bandwidth of a conventional single-mode fiber (SMF) with 3 different photonic crystal fibers (PCF) all optimized for visible applications. The spectral attenuation, single-turn bend loss, and mode-field diameters (MFD) are measured and the PCF is found to have a significantly larger bandwidth than the SMF for an identical MFD. It is shown how this advantage can be utilized for realizing a larger MFD for the PCF while maintaining a bending resistant fiber.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 430-435 |
ISSN | 1094-4087 |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |