Abstract
Double-clad fibers (DCFs) are versatile waveguides supporting a single-mode core surrounded by a multimode inner cladding. DCFs are increasingly used for multimodal biomedical applications, such as imaging or therapy, for which the core is typically used for coherent illumination and the inner cladding, to support a concurrent modality. Proper optimization is, however, critical to ensure high optical performance and requires accurate modeling of coaxial single- and multimode output beams. In this paper, we present an approach based on geometrical optics and radiometry, which provides a simple and efficient modeling tool for designing and optimizing DCF-based systems. A radiometric definition of single- and multimode output beams in terms of irradiance and radiant intensity allows for the modeling of the energy distribution along the beams' propagation. We confirmed the validity of the model through comparison with experimental measurements and demonstrate the use of the model for optimizing a catheter for concurrent OCT and laser coagulation.
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