Spectral filtering effect of diffraction gratings with a lens coupling to optical fibers
Optics
2025-03-25 v1
Abstract
We present a theoretical study of a spectral filter, which consists of a diffraction grating, a coupling lens, and an optical fiber. As the diffracted beam is highly dispersed spatially, coupling into an optical fiber naturally creates a Gaussian spectral filtering effect. Using ray transfer matrices, we derive simple equations to calculate the spectral filter bandwidth and the group velocity dispersion. This study offers insights for designing fiber-based spectral filters, particularly for mode-locked fiber lasers.
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@article{arxiv.2503.17925,
title = {Spectral filtering effect of diffraction gratings with a lens coupling to optical fibers},
author = {Seonjong Ryu and Jinpyo Jeong and Mintae Kang and Taemin Son and Andy Chong},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.17925},
year = {2025}
}