Abstract
In this paper, we propose a novel (to our knowledge) broadband and polarization-insensitive dual-core photonic crystal fiber (PCF) coupler through the introduction of an elliptical-shaped central air hole to offset the slight birefringence arising from the dual core. With a full vectorial finite element method and anisotropic perfectly matched layers as the external boundaries, the impact of several fiber parameters on the coupling characteristics of dual-core PCF is investigated in detail. Through optimizing the main fiber parameters, including core diameter, size and ellipticity of the central air hole, and refractive index difference, broadband and polarization-insensitive characteristics are achieved in the wavelength range from 0.8 to . The variation of the coupling ratio is stabilized at , and the coupling ratio difference between x polarization and y polarization is less than 2% over the wavelength range. This dual-core PCF makes it easier to develop a coupler over a wide wavelength for passive optical networks and large optical systems.
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