Wideband, multi-core dispersion compensation fiber

摘要

Disclosed is a multiple core optical waveguide fiber having a negative total dispersion and negative total dispersion slope tailored to compensate the total dispersion of a typical high performance transmission fiber over a selected wavelength range. Also disclosed is a method of making the multiple core optical waveguide fiber and a compensated link using the multiple core fiber. The simplicity of the refractive index profiles of the constituent cores provides ease of manufacture of the multiple core structure.