Abstract

Single mode microstructured fibers (MSF) are a subject of extensive research for over a decade now, mainly due to the fact that by changing the topology and distribution of the air holes, the fiber guiding (therefore also sensing) properties can be significantly modified and tailored to desired purposes [1]. Furthermore we have recently reported [2] that greater polarimetric sensitivities can be achieved in higher order modes (as their mode maxima are closer to the cladding hollow regions) of appropriately designed highly birefringent (HB) MSFs.

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