2x56-Gb/s mode-division multiplexed transmission over 2km of OM2 multimode fibre without MIMO equalization

A Spatial Light Modulator is used to optically demultiplex modal channels on the basis of degenerate propagation constants using a shared phase mask for all channels. This allows groups of modes to be routed to common output fibres eliminating the need for MIMO equalization to transmit 2x56Gb/s QPSK over 2km of OM2 grade 50μm core MMF. © 2012 OSA.

Holographic mode generation for mode division multiplexing

This paper demonstrates how techniques from computational holography can be employed to significantly improve the modal selectivity of phase masks used in mode division multiplexing. © 2012 OSA.

Parabolic tapered photonic crystal cavity in silicon

We demonstrate the design, fabrication, transmission and nearfield characterization of a novel parabolic tapered 1D photonic crystal cavity in silicon. The design allows repeatable device fabrication, high quality factor and small modal volume. © OSA 2012.

Holographic mode generation for mode division multiplexing

This paper demonstrates how techniques from computational holography can be employed to significantly improve the modal selectivity of phase masks used in mode division multiplexing. © 2012 OSA.

Adaptive enhancement of multimode fibre bandwidth by twin-spot offset launch

A binary grating on a Spatial Light Modulator generates twin antiphase spots with adjustable positions across the core of a multimode fibre allowing adaptive excitation of antisymmetric mode-groups for improving modal dispersion or modal multiplexing. © 2011 AOS.

Characterization and deformation response of orthotropic fibre networks with auxetic out-of-plane behaviour

In the present paper, highly porous fibre networks made of 316L fibres, with different fibre volume fractions, are characterized in terms of network architecture, elastic constants and fracture energies. Elastic constants are measured using quasi-static mechanical and modal vibration testing, yielding local and globally averaged properties, respectively. Differences between quasi-static and dynamic elastic constants are attributed to through-thickness shear effects. Regardless of the method employed, networks show signs of material inhomogeneity at high fibre densities, in agreement with X-ray nanotomography results. Strong auxetic (or negative Poisson's ratio) behaviour is observed in the through-thickness direction, which is attributed to fibre kinking induced during processing. Measured fracture energies are compared with model predictions incorporating information about in-plane fibre orientation distribution, fibre volume fraction and single fibre work of fracture. Experimental values are broadly consistent with model predictions, based on the assumption that this energy is primarily associated with plastic deformation of individual fibres within a process zone of the same order as the inter-joint spacing. © 2013 Published by Elsevier Ltd. on behalf of Acta Materialia Inc. All rights reserved.

Advanced modeling of periodic structures in SEA

The SEA properties of a periodic structure are computed from the FE analysis of a single periodic cell. The periodic theory is used in conjunction with FE so that any geometry can be considered. Some efficient algorithms have been implemented to get the subsystems intrinsic properties (modal density, damping, and equivalent mass), as well as the coupling properties of the subsystem with acoustic subsystems (radiation and transmission). Comparisons with analytical results validate the method. © (2006) by the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Department of Mechanical Engineering All rights reserved.