A new modal power distribution measurement for high-speed laser transmitters

We propose and demonstrate a new technique for measuring the modal power distribution of light launched into a multimode fiber. When applied to high-speed lasers our method is much simpler than existing ones.

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Main Authors: Golowich, S.E., Ritger, A.J., Reed, W.A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Calibration
Delay estimation
Fiber lasers
Optical fiber testing
Optical transmitters
Power distribution
Power lasers
Power measurement
Surface emitting lasers
Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers
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Summary:We propose and demonstrate a new technique for measuring the modal power distribution of light launched into a multimode fiber. When applied to high-speed lasers our method is much simpler than existing ones.
DOI:10.1109/OFC.2001.927380