A novel wavelength-division demultiplexer based on selectively liquid-filled photonic crystal fibers

Jian-hua LI; Rong WANG; Jing-yuan WANG; Zhi-yong XU; Ji-yong ZHAO

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1007-5461.2011.04.020

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