Computation of Parameters for Dispersion Compensating Photonic Crystal Fiber Using a Novel Approach

Abstract

In this article, an efficient compact two dimensional finite-difference frequency-domain (2-D FDFD) method has been used to model photonic Crystal fiber (PCF). Different values of dispersion coefficient can be obtained by changing fiber parameters using FDFD method. Since for each one of these parameters there exists a different value for dispersion coefficient, selection of optimal point will be a time consuming process. Here, first of all, we calculate parameter K, which is the key factor to design dispersion compensated fibers, so the design process will be faster and easier. The optimal value for K parameter is around 301.8 nm for transmission line fibers. So, it is enough to sketch both dispersion curve and K parameter versus PCF parameters, in a single coordinate system. Proper parameters will be obtained by analyzing the curves.