An optical micro/nanofiber (MNF) is a quasi-one-dimensional free-standing optical
waveguide with a diameter close to or less than the vacuum wavelength of light. Combining …

In this paper, we present a design of an all-fiber source of correlated photon pairs based on
standard telecommunications tapered fibers. We examine the generation of correlated …

This study aims at an innovative sample preparation strategy for fiber reinforced
thermoplastic (FRTP) composites analyzed via polarized optical microscopy to visualize the …

In this paper, we describe experimental observation and characterization of emission of
photon pairs through four-wave mixing (FWM) in a silica nanofiber, with high coincidence to …

In this paper, we propose an in-process measurement method of the diameter of micro-
optical fiber such as a tapered optical fiber. The proposed technique is based on analyzing …

Optical nanofibers with tiny diameters can confine light allowing to generate nonlinear
effects and an intense evanescent field which can interact with the external medium. The …

This paper proposes a technique to measure a diameter of a sub-micrometer fiber having
diameters of less than 1 μm. The proposed technique uses counter-propagating beams as …

Optical nanofibers are versatile platforms for exploring nonlinear optical phenomena due to
their strong light confinement and robust evanescent fields. In this paper, we investigate …

Tapered optical fibers with ultra-small radii provide an intriguing platform for confining light,
leading to the generation of nonlinear effects and the formation of an intense evanescent …

Sources of entangled photon pairs are key components for quantum cryptography which is a
perfectly secure way of communication based on the laws of physics. Benefiting from a …