DocumentCode
1048716
Title
A re-formulation of the expression for mode-field diameter in the variable-aperture domain
Author
Hallam, Andrew G.
Author_Institution
York Technol., Chandlers Ford, UK
Volume
6
Issue
2
fYear
1994
Firstpage
255
Lastpage
257
Abstract
Several expressions of mode-field diameter are currently in use in the optical fiber industry enabling measurements to be made in different measurement domains. A re-formulation of the expression for mode-field diameter in the variable aperture domain is presented. An inconsistency has been observed between this expression and that currently specified by standards organisations and manufacturers. The magnitude of this discrepancy is investigated and a new expression is proposed.<>
Keywords
diameter measurement; light propagation; measurement standards; optical fibre testing; optical fibre theory; optical variables measurement; manufacturers; measurements; mode field diameter; optical fiber industry; reformulation; standards organisations; variable aperture domain; Apertures; Diffraction; Manufacturing industries; Optical fibers; Position measurement; Power distribution; Power measurement; Standards organizations; Wavelength measurement;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/68.275442
Filename
275442
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