Shecheng Gao

Abstract Space division multiplexing (SDM), particularly multi-core fiber (MCF) technology, represents a promising solution for high-density cabling in duct-constrained scenarios such as submarine cable systems. Although recent laboratory experiments and prototype trials have demonstrated the feasibility of MCF-based submarine cables, a complete optical communication validation of a real-world MCF submarine cable link incorporating optical amplifiers has remained a critical necessity.

The generation mechanism and regulation method of the radial higher-order orbital angular momentum (OAM) mode based on helically twisted elliptic fiber (HTEF) are investigated. This work aims to reveal the quantitative relation between the twisted rate (α) and the target radial higher-order OAM mode. From theoretical simulations, it is concluded that α is the key to regulating the radial higher-order OAM mode.

Abstract We investigate the orbital angular momentum (OAM) mode-generating process of a long-period onefold chiral fiber grating (L-1-CFG) based on a helically twisted hollow-core antiresonant fiber (HC-ARF). Taking the right-handed L-1-CFG for an example, we theoretically and experimentally prove that the first-order OAM+1 mode can be generated by only inputting a Gaussian beam.