Serial branching mode multi/demultiplexer for homogeneous multi-core fibers

Abstract

Mode-evolutional serial branching mode multi/demultiplexer (SBMM) for homogeneous coupled multi-core fiber was demonstrated. This multi/multiplexer has some advantages such as the high fabrication tolerance and small wavelength and polarization dependences owing to the principle of adiabatic mode-evolutional phenomenon. The SBMM was fabricated using polymer materials. The selective four mode excitation with the low crosstalk of less than −10 dB and small wavelength dependence were realized within the CL-band.