Shengnan Li, Yuchen Song, Xuhao Pang, Yao Zhang, Min Zhang, Danshi Wang
{"title":"Tandem structure neural network-based channel power optimization in wavelength-division multiplexing systems","authors":"Shengnan Li, Yuchen Song, Xuhao Pang, Yao Zhang, Min Zhang, Danshi Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>For C-band wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) transmission systems, achieving balanced output channel power is a practical goal for performance maintenance, given the moderate fiber nonlinearity and sometimes outdated control and monitoring devices in these deployed systems. To accomplish this, we propose a digital twin (DT)-based tandem neural network (NN) structure for optimizing launch power profile. The proposed structure consists of two components: an optimization NN, which generates the optimized launched channel power based on a target output power profile, and a forward DT NN, pre-trained to predict output power profile after multi-span transmission. The proposed method enables fast and efficient launch power optimization on simulated links with arbitrary channel loadings and has been validated using open-source experimental data from links with heterogeneous spans and naked amplifiers. The power profile ripple can be reduced from more than 20 dB to 1.2 dB, providing an effective solution for practical C-band WDM systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104057"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142719694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F.J. Valle-Atilano , H.A Borbón-Nuñez , D. Jáuregui-Vázquez , J.C. Hérnandez-García , R. Rangel-Rojo , H.J. Tiznado-Vázquez , H. Marquez-Becerra , J.M. Sierra-Hérnandez , R.Rojas Laguna , J.M. Estudillo-Ayala
{"title":"Adjustable repetition rate mode-locked fiber laser using a ZnO nanolaminate","authors":"F.J. Valle-Atilano , H.A Borbón-Nuñez , D. Jáuregui-Vázquez , J.C. Hérnandez-García , R. Rangel-Rojo , H.J. Tiznado-Vázquez , H. Marquez-Becerra , J.M. Sierra-Hérnandez , R.Rojas Laguna , J.M. Estudillo-Ayala","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104064","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104064","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper experimentally demonstrates the use of a zinc oxide (ZnO) nanolaminate as a polarization-dependent loss element to control the frequency repetition rate in a passive mode-locked fiber laser. The ZnO nanolaminate was deposited via the atomic layer deposition technique. The system achieves repetition frequencies ranging from 2.2 to 6.6 MHz, with emission peaks occurring at wavelengths between 1569.1 nm and 1570.8 nm, exhibiting three to four peaks. The fiber exhibits a minimal pulse duration of around 9.78 ns; the maximal pulse-to-pulse separation was 452 ns. The fiber laser demonstrates excellent stability in both power and wavelength emission. The compact experimental setup leverages the properties of the thin film of zinc oxide, offering a versatile laser system capable of quickly altering pulse repetition rates by simply adjusting the polarization state.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104064"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianing Ma , Zhiguo Jiang , Shuxia Qian , Bingchen Yan , Xianchao Zhang
{"title":"Quality evaluation of ballistocardiogram from fiber optic sensors using fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method","authors":"Jianing Ma , Zhiguo Jiang , Shuxia Qian , Bingchen Yan , Xianchao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104046","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104046","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Evaluating the quality of ballistocardiogram (BCG) is crucial for enhancing the accuracy of subsequent physiological parameter extraction. The micro-bend fiber optic BCG sensor and fiber Bragg grating BCG sensor are designed and manufactured, and experiments show that they can effectively acquire BCG. A BCG quality evaluation model based on fuzzy comprehensive evaluation is established, which uses four BCG evaluation indicators in time-domain and frequency-domain, including ratio of coefficient of variation, matching degree of J-wave detection, ratio of power spectral density, coefficient of template matching. By analyzing the quality of 800 manually labeled signal samples, the fuzzy membership functions for the four BCG evaluation indicators are determined. Considering the different noise features of various fiber optic sensors, different weight distributions are applied to BCG evaluation indicators for the micro-bend fiber optic BCG sensor and fiber Bragg grating BCG sensor. Applying the quality evaluation model to signals acquired at different times from two types of fiber optic sensors, and classifying them into excellent, average, and poor categories, the accuracy of BCG quality determination for the two types of sensors is 84.50% and 85.25%, respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104046"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A temperature-insensitive refractive index sensor based on in-line Mach–Zehnder interferometer with micro spindle structures and photonic crystal fibers","authors":"Jian Geng, Naoto Kishi","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A high-sensitivity refractive index (RI) sensor is proposed and designed, which is an in-line Mach–Zehnder interferometer (IMZI) with a photonic crystal fiber (PCF) and multilevel micro spindle structures fabricated by the arc-discharging and tapering method. To improve the sensitivity, a tapered multimode fiber (MMF) is inserted into the PCF. The performance of RI and temperature detection has been analyzed and discussed. The maximum RI sensitivity of −2958.875 nm/RIU is achieved by detecting the NaCl solution. In addition, the maximum temperature sensitivity is 6.4 pm/<span><math><mrow><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mtext>o</mtext></mrow></msup><mtext>C</mtext></mrow></math></span> in the range of 25 <span><math><mrow><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mtext>o</mtext></mrow></msup><mtext>C</mtext></mrow></math></span>–65 <span><math><mrow><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mtext>o</mtext></mrow></msup><mtext>C</mtext></mrow></math></span>, and the maximum measurement error changes caused by temperature is −0.0170‰/<span><math><mrow><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mtext>o</mtext></mrow></msup><mtext>C</mtext></mrow></math></span>. It shows that the sensor is very sensitive to RI yet insensitive to temperature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104039"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142701672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and investigation of a novel optic fiber sensor based on OTDR for land subsidence monitoring","authors":"Yong Zheng , Lei Liu , Wang Xiao , Chao Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104066","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104066","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper presents an innovative fiber optic displacement sensor with a wide and linear measurement range, which capitalizes on the principle of macro-bending loss. The sensor incorporates a single optical fiber that is spirally wound around a non-standard spring, creating a unique sensing element. It functions in tandem with a standard spring, connected in series. The working mechanism of the sensor is thoroughly explained, and a corresponding mathematical model has been developed. An in-depth experimental analysis of the sensor’s performance has been conducted. The findings indicate a strong linear correlation between the displacement measurements and the macro-bending loss of the optical fiber. It boasts a substantial measurement range of 90 mm, with a minimal displacement resolution of 0.150 mm. The sensor also exhibits a maximum hysteresis error of 4.81 % and a maximum repeatability error of 8.62 %. Additionally, a soil drainage model test utilizing two of these sensors to assess their capability in detecting soil compression deformation was performed in details. The experimental results underscore the potential of these sensors to be interconnected on a single optical link, enabling quasi-distributed sensing monitoring. This research paves the way for the promising application of such sensors in real-time monitoring of soil settlement deformation and related phenomena.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104066"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Junyan Chen , Xinmei Li , Jingwen Wu , Yang Zheng , Wei Xiao
{"title":"GSADDQN: Combining GraphSAGE and reinforcement learning for routing optimization in software-defined optical transport network","authors":"Junyan Chen , Xinmei Li , Jingwen Wu , Yang Zheng , Wei Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104059","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104059","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a result of rapid development of network communication technology, optical transport network (OTN) traffic has also experienced rapid growth in terms of information volume scale, traffic complexity, and spatiotemporal distribution dynamics. Because the OTN traffic demand has complex spatiotemporal fluctuations, the traditional deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithm has been applied to the routing optimization of software-defined OTNs. However, the traditional DRL algorithm has problems such as slow convergence, weak generalization ability, and load imbalance when performing routine tasks. To address these issues, we propose a graph sampling and aggregation (GraphSAGE)-based dueling deep Q-network (GSADDQN) algorithm for software-defined OTN routing optimization. First, we design a DRL-based routing decision model to find the best routing strategy for each optical network’s source–destination traffic demand. Second, considering the sparse connection characteristics of optical network nodes, we use sampling neighbors and a deep aggregation mechanism as the neural network model of the Dueling Deep Q-Network (Dueling DQN) algorithm so that the reinforcement learning agent can consciously aggregate important network information and improve the model’s convergence performance and generalization ability. Finally, we design simulation routing experiments based on Gym and evaluate the algorithm’s load balancing and generalization capabilities for different network topologies. The experimental results show that the GSADDQN algorithm has good convergence performance and load balancing ability in routing optimization of optical transmission networks and can generalize new network structures, maintaining good decision-making ability even during network node failures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104059"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kang Zhang , Yangyang Ren , Ming Feng , Jinyue Xie , Xu Sang , Feng Song
{"title":"Bulk-structured VTe2 as a novel low-cost saturable absorber for pulsed fiber lasers","authors":"Kang Zhang , Yangyang Ren , Ming Feng , Jinyue Xie , Xu Sang , Feng Song","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104056","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104056","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, we first investigate bulk-structured vanadium telluride (VTe<sub>2</sub>) saturable absorption properties and its application in the Q-Switched pulse generation. Bulk-structured VTe<sub>2</sub> flakes have been obtained by the liquid phase exfoliation method. The prepared VTe<sub>2</sub>-SA has good saturable absorption characteristics whose saturable intensity is 0.24 MW/cm<sup>2</sup>, and the modulation depth is 2.73 % at 1.5 μm region. Furthermore, a Q-switched pulsed fiber laser based on VTe<sub>2</sub>-SA is constructed. The repetition rate of the Q-switched pulses can be increased from 16.3 kHz to 28.2 kHz, and the corresponding pulse duration decreases from 6.8 to 3.5 μs. The maximum Q-switched single pulse energy is 91.5 nJ. This work suggests that bulk-structured VTe<sub>2</sub> can serve as a novel low-cost SA material and open up a new platform for expanding the applications of VTe<sub>2</sub> for ultrafast photonics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104056"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jian Xu , Sa Yang , Tigang Ning , Hongwei Yue , Yan Chen , Renlong Zhou , Tao Liao
{"title":"Improving the sensitivity of magnetic field sensing system based on fiber mode-lock laser","authors":"Jian Xu , Sa Yang , Tigang Ning , Hongwei Yue , Yan Chen , Renlong Zhou , Tao Liao","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104049","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104049","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper proposed and experimentally demonstrated a useful technology to improve the sensitivity of magnetic field sensing system based on the beat frequency demodulation of fiber laser. The sensing principle of the proposed system is detecting the beat frequency variation which is caused by the length change of laser cavity. A 3D-printed transducer was used in this paper to convert the magnetic field change to the beat frequency variation, which is the essential sensing part as well. Besides, we found that, mode locking technology could conduce to advance the signal-to-noise ratio of the beat frequency signal, which could further significantly improve the sensing sensitivity and frequency resolution. Experiment results demonstrate that the magnetic field sensitivity is −3.52 kHz/mT, and the actual resolution of the mode-locked laser sensing system is one hundred times higher than it in continuous-wave laser.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104049"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chuang Li, Li Sun, Zhaoqi Liu, Kai Wang, Weidong Yan
{"title":"Structural damage identification and experiment based on FBG sensors and PCA-KNN approach","authors":"Chuang Li, Li Sun, Zhaoqi Liu, Kai Wang, Weidong Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104062","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104062","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Structural damage has the characteristics of concealment and low response, therefore, how to improve the accuracy and stability of damage identification has always been a challenge for the researchers. An innovative approach (PCA-KNN) for structural damage identification and anomaly localization was proposed based on monitoring data. Firstly, traditional principal component analysis (PCA) was completed on the monitoring data matrix with taking into account the contribution of error subspaces. Secondly, the sigmoid function was assigned corresponding weights in terms of the sensitivity of the principal components. Finally, the comprehensive differential index was developed with the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) algorithm for less noise interference. In terms of sensor monitoring, the wide range FBG strain sensor and FBG tilt sensor were developed to perceive structural mechanical parameters. The innovative approach and sensors were applied to the benchmark model of Base Excited 3-Story Structure and shaking table testing to implement the comprehensive index calculation, which could effectively identify structural damage with abnormal monitoring data from the sensor nearby. Through comparison and analysis, the new technology could promote the ability of quantitative damage identification and localization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104062"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kefeng Ding , Lihua Ye , Chunguang Lu , Yujie Zhao , Dapeng Yan
{"title":"Interlayer air-hole photonic crystal fiber with flat dispersion and three zero dispersion wavelengths for supercontinuum generation","authors":"Kefeng Ding , Lihua Ye , Chunguang Lu , Yujie Zhao , Dapeng Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104058","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.yofte.2024.104058","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper proposes an Interlayer Air-hole Photonic Crystal Fiber (IA-PCF) consisting of five air-hole layers with a single material, which means compatibility checking between the core and cladding material need not be required. The optical fiber is designed using COMSOL software. Further more, the dispersion, nonlinearity, effective mode area, and confinement loss characteristics of the proposed IA-PCF structure are numerically analyzed using the finite element method (FEM). The results indicate that the proposed IA-PCF has three zero dispersion wavelengths (ZDW) within 800–2400 nm. Through continuous structural optimization, a flat dispersion optimal IA-PCF with a dispersion fluctuation of ± 2.05 (ps/nm·km) in the range of 1509 nm-1955 nm is obtained. The three zero dispersion wavelengths (ZDW) of the optimal IA-PCF are 1061 nm, 1598 nm, and 1904 nm, respectively. Four input 50 fs pulses both in the normal and anomalous dispersion regimes are explored to analyze the spectral evolution process of SC in a 30 cm lenth IA-PCF. The results indicate that the continuous SC exists in the range of 750 nm-2430 nm at the pump wavelength of 1064 nm with power range of −40 dB. While the continuous broadband SC exists in the range of 1235 nm-3470 nm at the pump wavelength of 1550 nm with power range of −43 dB. In addition, a broadband, flat SC spectrum with a power range of −26.8 dB to −18.6 dB is obtained in the wavelength range of 1331 nm-2315 nm at a pump wavelength of 1080 nm. The IA-PCF provides a new structure and approach for generating a broadband, flat and SC spectrum. The supercontinuum belongs to a wide range of applications in optical communication, optical coherence tomography, optical frequency comb etc.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19663,"journal":{"name":"Optical Fiber Technology","volume":"89 ","pages":"Article 104058"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}