Nippon telegraph and telephone corporation (20240118486). MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, METHOD OF DESIGNING MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION METHOD simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, METHOD OF DESIGNING MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, METHOD OF DESIGNING MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, METHOD OF DESIGNING MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION METHOD
Organization Name
nippon telegraph and telephone corporation
Inventor(s)
Kazuhide Nakajima of Tokyo (JP)
MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, METHOD OF DESIGNING MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240118486 titled 'MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, METHOD OF DESIGNING MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER, AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The present invention relates to a multicore optical fiber design method and optical transmission method using the multicore optical fiber with four cores having a standard cladding diameter of 125±1 μm.
- Two-stage claddings with different refractive indices are disposed around each core.
- A predetermined range is designated for core radius a1, radius a2 of a first cladding region, specific refractive index n1 relative to the core of the first cladding region, and specific refractive index n2 relative to the core of a second cladding region including four cores and the first cladding region.
Potential Applications
The multicore optical fiber design could be used in long-distance optical transmission systems, telecommunications networks, and data centers.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of increasing data transmission capacity over long distances without the need for additional physical infrastructure.
Benefits
The multicore optical fiber design allows for higher data transmission rates, increased bandwidth, and improved efficiency in optical communication systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and data center operators looking to upgrade their infrastructure for higher data transmission capabilities.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing multicore optical fiber designs with different cladding configurations and refractive indices, as well as single-mode optical fibers used in long-distance transmission systems.
Unanswered Questions
1. What specific materials are used in the fabrication of the multicore optical fiber? 2. How does the multicore optical fiber design compare to other existing technologies in terms of cost-effectiveness and scalability?
Original Abstract Submitted
it is an object of the present invention to provide a multicore optical fiber, a design method for the multicore optical fiber and an optical transmission method using the multicore optical fiber including four cores having a standard cladding diameter of 125�1 �m for an existing single mode optical fiber covering several thousands of kilometers of transmission. the multicore optical fiber according to the present invention disposes two-stage claddings with different refractive indices around each core, and designates as a predetermined range, a core radius a1, a radius a2 of a first cladding region surrounding each core, specific refractive index �1 relative to the core of the first cladding region and a specific refractive index �2 relative to the core of a second cladding region including four cores and the first cladding region.
