Abstract
We investigated an all-fiber mode converter based on long-period fiber gratings (LPFGs) written in the few-mode fiber. Mode conversion between the fundamental core mode and different higher-order core modes (, , and modes) can be realized via a single LPFG with an efficiency of 99% at the resonance wavelength. Moreover, optimized mode conversion between the and modes can be realized by cascading two LPFGs with different grating pitches. The maximum conversion efficiency is estimated to be at 1553 nm. The orbital angular momentum states with different topological charges () are demonstrated experimentally. The all-fiber LPFG mode converters could have promising applications in the mode-division multiplexing optical communications.
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