Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
733678 Optics & Laser Technology 2013 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

A multifilament-core optical fiber where the microstructure is arranged in a Fermat's spiral is presented. The properties of such a fiber to be exploited for laser light amplification are numerically investigated by means of a full-vectorial finite-element method. Thanks to this peculiar microstructure, the fiber is shown to have an increased Brillouin threshold power and very low bending losses, while preserving a very good beam spatial quality.

► A new design for a multifilament-core fiber is proposed. ► The distinctiveness of the geometry leads to a decrease of the Brilluoin gain. ► Bending losses are reduced as well.

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