Abstract

An effective cutoff wavelength λ_ceff in single-mode fibers is defined, and a simple interferometric method for its determination is demonstrated. This method is essentially independent of launching conditions and differential mode attenuation. At λ_ceff the power fraction of the LP₁₁ mode in the core is less than 1/e.

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