Abstract

A comparative stability analysis of Ince–Gaussian and Hermite–Gaussian modes in elliptical core few-mode fibers is provided to inform the design of spatial division multiplexing systems. The correlation method is used to construct crosstalk matrices that characterize the spatial modes of the fiber. Up to six low-order modes are shown to exhibit about $-20\mathrm{dB}$ crosstalk. The crosstalk performance of each mode set is found to be similar. However, a direct comparison between modes of equal Gouy phase shift, a parameter that ensures identical beam quality, and phase at the detector, demonstrates better relative power transmission for Ince–Gaussian beams. This result is consistent with the natural modes supported by a 100 m elliptical core fiber for which a mode ellipticity of $ϵ=2$ was found to be optimal. The relative power difference is expected to be magnified over longer fiber lengths in favor of Ince–Gaussian modes.

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