Design of a Novel 1x4 Two-Dimensional Demultiplexer Based on Multicore Photonic Crystal Fiber

Authors

  • Assia Ahlem Harrat University of Belhadj Bouchaib, Ain-Temouchent 46000, Algeria Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Faculty of Science and Technology,
  • Mohammed Debbal Laboratory of Telecommunication of Tlemcen (LTT) University of Belhadj Bouchaib, Ain-Temouchent 46000, Algeria Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Faculty of Science and Technology,
  • Mohammed Chamse Eddine Ouadah Laboratory of Telecommunication of Tlemcen (LTT) University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi ouzou 15000, Algeria Department of Telecommunications, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering,

Abstract

This work suggests a brand-new 1*4 two-dimensional demultiplexer design based on multicore photonic crystal fiber.  Numerical models show that the optical signals can be separated in a photonic crystal fiber construction using optical signals with wavelengths of 0.85, 1.1, 1.19, and 1.35 µm injected on the center core and separated into four cores. The innovative design switches different air-hole positions using pure silica layers throughout the length of the fiber to regulate the direction of light transmission between layers.

Wavelength demultiplexers are essential parts of optical systemic communications. They serve as a data distributor and can

use a single input to produce multiple outputs. The background material is frequently natural silica, and air holes can be found anywhere throughout the length of the fiber as the low-index components.

The simulation results showed that after a 6 mm light propagation, the four-channel demux can start to demultiplex.

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2024-04-19

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Optoelectronics, Photonics, Laser Technology