Hosting exceptional point in all-lossy dual-core optical fiber and its exotic chiral light dynamics

Abstract

Exploration of exceptional points (EPs) and associated unique features in gain-loss assisted optical systems to develop future all optical devices have been a great interest in recent years. However, incorporation and adjustment of gain distribution in a system is quite challenging. Here, we design a fabrication feasible dual-core optical fiber where only the customized transverse loss profile controls the interaction between two coupled modes and results in hosting an EP. Parametric encirclement of the identified EP and corresponding chirality-driven asymmetric mode conversion phenomenon between the supported modes have been reported. The proposed structure features ease of fabrication using state-of-the-art techniques with possible applications in all-optical components for communication and all fiber photonic devices.