Title :
Finite-element analysis for fused couplers
Author_Institution :
Australian National University, Institute of Advanced Studies, Canberra, Australia
Abstract :
By using the finite-element method we show that the polarisation beam splitting property of realistic fused optical couplers is well modelled by an elliptical cross-section, but differs substantially from a rectangular cross-section.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; optical couplers; optical fibres; elliptical cross-section; finite-element method; fused couplers; optical fibres; polarisation beam splitting property; realistic fused optical couplers; rectangular cross-section;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860551
