title: Optical fiber poling by induction: analysis by 2D numerical modeling.
abstract: Since their first demonstration some 25 years ago, thermally poled silica fibers have been used to realize device functions such as electro-optic modulation, switching, polarization-entangled photons, and optical frequency conversion with a number of advantages over bulk free-space components. We have recently developed an innovative induction poling technique that could allow for the development of complex microstructured fiber geometries for highly efficient χ(2)-based device applications. To systematically implement these more advanced poled fiber designs, we report here the development of comprehensive numerical models of the induction poling mechanism itself via two-dimensional (2D) simulations of ion migration and space-charge region formation using finite element analysis.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: De Lucia
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Corbari
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Healy
authors.forename: P J A
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Sazio