Title :
New bending loss formula explaining bends on loss curve
Author_Institution :
Technical University of Denmark, Electromagnetics Institute, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
A new bending loss formula for single-mode fibres is presented. Comparison with measurements and conventional theory shows good agreement. Reported bends on the loss curves for matched- and depressed-clad fibres are explained.
Keywords :
bending; optical fibres; optical losses; bending loss formula; bends; depressed-clad fibres; loss curve; matched-clad fibres; single-mode fibres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870793
