Three-dimensional nonlinear optical fiber simulation

Dennis M. Sullivan; Mark G. Kuzyk

doi:10.1117/12.331157

13 November 1998 Three-dimensional nonlinear optical fiber simulation

Dennis M. Sullivan, Mark G. Kuzyk

Proceedings Volume 3465, Millimeter and Submillimeter Waves IV; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.331157
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

In the development of nonlinear optical switching mechanisms, it would be very desirable to have a computer simulation of the electromagnetic pulse propagating in the nonlinear fiber. This would be helpful in understanding the underlying electromagnetics, and would also be helpful in designing new switching configurations. One method which has been widely used in electromagnetic simulation is the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. Its effectiveness in optical fiber simulation is restricted by the fact that the short wavelengths of light dictate dense sampling, which becomes a logistical problem in three dimensional simulation. Techniques are described which allow 3D simulation of small sections of nonlinear optical fibers. The results of these simulations are used to predict behavior over longer distances.

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Dennis M. Sullivan and Mark G. Kuzyk "Three-dimensional nonlinear optical fiber simulation", Proc. SPIE 3465, Millimeter and Submillimeter Waves IV, (13 November 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.331157

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