TEMPLATE FOR POF 2014 MANUSCRIPT N.M. Surname1, N.M. Surname2, N.M. Surname2* 1: Department, Center / University, Address. 2: Keio Photonics Research Institute / Keio University, 7-1 Shinkawasaki, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-0032, Japan. *Corresponding author: info @ pof2014.org

Abstract: This document is a template for manuscripts of the 23rd International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers (POF 2014). An abstract of approximately 100 to 150 words identifying the new and significant results of the study must be provided. Key words: Provide a maximum of five key words.

1. Introduction State the objectives of the work and provide an adequate background, avoiding a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results.

2. Section Divide your article into clearly defined sections. Each section is given a brief heading. Headings and subheadings for different sections of the papers should be used and clearly identified. Each section needs to be numbered such as 2., 2.1., 2.1.1. 2.1. Experimental Provide sufficient detail to allow the work to be reproduced. Methods already published should be indicated by a reference: only relevant modifications should be described. 2.2. Equations Present simple formulae in the line of normal text where possible and use the solidus (/) instead of a horizontal line for small fractional terms, e.g., X/Y. Number consecutively any equations that have to be displayed separately from the text. For equations, center and number them to the right by means of tabulations. 2.3. Figures and tables Ensure that each illustration has a caption. A caption should comprise a brief title and a description of the illustration. Number figures ad tables consecutively in accordance with their appearance in the text (Fig. 1, Table 1).

Fig. 1. The style for this figure is “FigureCaption1Line”.

3. Conclusions The paper size must be A4 and four pages are recommended. Please use ‘Times New Roman’ throughout the manuscript. Manuscripts must be submitted in PDF to POF2014 Secretariat via email by September 10, 2014. The file name should be a full name of speaker. For any question regarding the manuscript submission, please contact POF 2014 Secretariat.

Acknowledgements References Text: Indicate references by number(s) in square brackets in line with the text. The actual authors can be referred to, but the reference number(s) must always be given. Example: '..... as demonstrated [3,6]. Koike and Toma [8] obtained a different result ....' List: Number the references (numbers in square brackets) in the list in the order in which they appear in the text. There are no strict requirements on reference formatting. References can be in any style or format as long as the style is consistent. Where applicable, author(s) name(s), journal title/book title, chapter title/article title, year of publication, volume number/book chapter and the pagination must be present.