Optical nonlinearity in multi-mode fibers with random mode coupling

A. Mecozzi, C. Antonelli, M. Shtaif

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Abstract

We derive the fundamental equations describing nonlinear propagation in multi-mode fibers in the presence of random mode coupling within quasi-degenerate groups of modes. Our result generalizes the Manakov equation describing mode coupling between polarizations in single-mode fibers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications, ECOC 2012
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications, ECOC 2012 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 16 Sep 201220 Sep 2012

Publication series

NameEuropean Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC

Conference

Conference2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications, ECOC 2012
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period16/09/1220/09/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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