New multicore low mode noise scrambling fiber for applications in high-resolution spectroscopy

Dionne M. Haynes, Itandehui Gris-Sanchez, Katjana Ehrlich, Tim A. Birks, Domenico Giannone, Roger Haynes

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Abstract

We present a new type of multicore fiber (MCF) and photonic lantern that consists of 511 individual cores designed to operate over a broadband visible wavelength range (380-860nm). It combines the coupling efficiency of a multimode fiber with modal stability intrinsic to a single mode fibre. It is designed to provide phase and amplitude scrambling to achieve a stable near field and far field illumination pattern during input coupling variations; it also has low modal noise for increased photometric stability. Preliminary results are presented for the new MCF as well as current state of the art octagonal fiber for comparison.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation
EditorsR. Navarro, C. R. Cunningham, A. A. Barto
PublisherSPIE
Volume9151
ISBN (Print)9780819496195
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jul 2014
EventAdvances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 23 Jun 201427 Jun 2014

Conference

ConferenceAdvances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period23/06/1427/06/14

Keywords

  • Exoplanet detection
  • Fiber scrambling
  • FRD
  • Instrument stability
  • Modal noise
  • Multicore fiber
  • Non-circular fiber
  • Radial velocity

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