Abstract
Photonic crystal fiber (PCF) provides a unique platform for realizing the desired dispersion, birefringence, confinement, and mode multiplicity characteristics from a supercontinuum light source for myriad applications. This can be attributed to the freedom in designing the shape, size, and arrangement of holes and material composition of the PCF. Using the vector finite element method (VFEM) mode solver in OptiMode, modal analysis of arbitrary PCF designs can be performed, and the linear/nonlinear fiber model characteristics can be extracted. The parameters of the PCF can be used in OptiSystem to simulate the evolution of signals and to assess system performance.
Video Recording
Schematic of the PCF (inset) and the actual simulation window with the FEM mesh superimposed.
Other Optisystem Applications
Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence Generation
Optisystem can also be used to perform pseudo-random bit sequence generation. This bit sequence can then be plugged into a visualizer to help engineers easily see bit outputs. Learn more with this in-depth guide and video.
Gaussian Filters
Aside from photonic crystal fiber supercontinuum generation, OptiSystem’s support for Gaussian Optical Filters helps users filter a clear signal from two multiplexed sources. Find out how to clearly visualize these signals using our guide.
Saw-Down Pulse Generation
Saw-down pulse generation can help engineers control optical signals from supercontinuum light sources. These triangular pulses have applications in radio-over-fiber and distributed optical fiber sensing.
FAQs
Can I try out Optisystem’s photonic crystal fiber supercontinuum generation before purchasing?
Absolutely! Optiwave offers a wide 30-day evaluation period so users have plenty of time to try out every aspect of our solutions. If you have any questions at all, we have a team of devs and experts ready to help out.
Who is this feature suited for?
Photonic generation, bit sequencing, and other OptiSystem features are designed to be accessible to a wide range of users, from students and researchers to engineers working on the cutting edge of optics.
Is there a tutorial for photonic crystal fiber supercontinuum generation?
OptiSystem comes with a vast repository of documentation, guides, and video tutorials that go over each feature in detail. Check our tutorials out here.