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Single-Mode Parabolic Gain-Guiding Optical Fiber with Core Diameter up to 200 μm

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In this paper, a new type of gain guiding fiber is presented, with a parabolic-profile for both the gain and index guiding. Theoretical investigation shows that the core diameter of such fiber may be up to 200 μm while propagating with single-mode.

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  1. School of Physical and Electronics, University of Electronic Science Technology of China, ChengDu, 610054, China

    Xie Wen, Xiong Caidong, Wang Xiangru, Wang Zhigang & Liu Yuming

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Wen, X., Caidong, X., Xiangru, W. et al. Single-Mode Parabolic Gain-Guiding Optical Fiber with Core Diameter up to 200 μm. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 29, 406–415 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10762-008-9335-z

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