Abstract
Graded-index polymer optical fiber (GI-POF) is considered a suitable medium for inhouse
networks. This is due to the flexibility and large core of GI-POF that facilitate installation. The possibility of using mode group diversity multiplexing (MGDM) over GI-POF is investigated. The basic ideas apply, however, mode mixing poses a strong restriction. Furthermore, although the flexibility of the polymer material is advantageous concerning installation, experimental results indicate that it makes GI-POF sensitive to bending and pressing that can seriously affect the near-field pattern at its output end. This influences the transmission matrix of an MGDM system and hence its performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, 17-18 December 2007, Brussels, Belgium |
| Editors | M. Delqué, Ph. Emplit, S.P. Gorza, P. Kockaert, X.J.M. Leijtens |
| Place of Publication | Brussels |
| Publisher | IEEE/LEOS |
| Pages | 163-166 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-2-9600753-0-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 17-18, 2007, Brussels, Belgium - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 17 Dec 2007 → 18 Dec 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 17-18, 2007, Brussels, Belgium |
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| Country | Belgium |
| City | Brussels |
| Period | 17/12/07 → 18/12/07 |