Abstract
We demonstrate an intermodal Čerenkov radiation effect in a higher-order-mode (HOM) fiber with a mode crossing (i.e., two guided modes having the same propagation constant at the same wavelength). A frequency-shifted soliton in the vicinity of the mode-crossing wavelength emits a phase-matched dispersive wave in a different propagation mode. We develop a theoretical explanation for this nonlinear optical effect and demonstrate that the mode crossing in HOM fibers can be utilized to achieve simultaneous wavelength and mode conversion; the strength of this intermodal nonlinear interaction can be tuned by controlled fiber bending.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 21 |
Pages (from-to) | 4410-4412 |
ISSN | 0146-9592 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |