Title :
Fabrication of twin-rectangular-cored fibre couplers
Author :
Green, Matthew ; Tate, T.J.
Author_Institution :
Imperial College of Science & Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
The concept, fabrication and characteristics of a novel fibre coupler are described. Twin, rectangular-cored fibre, made from silicate glasses, is sensitive to outer cladding refractive index, and has advantages in fabrication and use.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; fibre optics; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; advantages; characteristics; concept; fabrication; monomode; outer cladding refractive index; silicate glasses; twin-rectangular-cored fibre couplers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870426
