Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 56, Issue 17, 170620(2019)

Characteristics and Sensing Applications of Few-Mode Fiber with Critical Wavelength

Chenxu Lu1, Xiaopeng Dong1、*, Juan Su2, and Xueqin Lei1
Author Affiliations
  • 1 Institute of the Lightwave Technology, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
  • 2 Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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    Paper Information

    Category: Fiber Optics and Optical Communications

    Received: May. 5, 2019

    Accepted: Jun. 6, 2019

    Published Online: Sep. 5, 2019

    The Author Email: Xiaopeng Dong (xpd@xmu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP56.170620

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