Goy, David A.2014-03-142014-03-141987-12-17etd-09082012-040445http://hdl.handle.net/10919/44675A survey of research in nonlinear optical fibers is given. Important background concepts are introduced and explained. Present and future applications of nonlinear optical fibers arc reviewed. A mathematical model of a nonlinear optical fiber is developed using a coupled-mode theory approach, and methods of solving nonlinear partial differential equations arc discussed. A detailed history of research in the field is given, and recommendations for future research are made.vi, 89 leavesBTDapplication/pdfIn CopyrightLD5655.V855 1987.G69Optical fibersThesishttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09082012-040445/