Interlaboratory evaluation of theoretical modelling techniques for single-mode optical fibres

Author

Pelayo, Javier ; Gisin, Nicolas ; Burgmeijer, J.W. ; Blondel, Mathieu ; Jaunart, E. ; Kiiveri, P. ; Vobian, J. ; Chojetzki, C.

Author_Institution

Zaragoza Univ.

Volume

139

Issue

5

fYear

1992

fDate

10/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

353

Lastpage

356

Abstract

The results obtained in an interlaboratory evaluation of theoretical modelling methods for single-mode optical fibres, developed in the framework of the COST 217 project, are presented. Values of transmission parameters computed from four different fibre designs are compared with the experimental values obtained in a previous interlaboratory measurement campaign. The consistency of the results obtained with different calculation methods and the accuracy of theoretical predictions are analysed for every one of the usual characterisation parameters of the fibres. The accuracy of the refractive index profile data appears to be the main factor affecting the agreement between theoretically predicted and measured values of the transmission parameters

Keywords

optical fibres; optical testing; optical waveguide theory; refractive index; COST 217 project; accuracy; calculation methods; fibre designs; interlaboratory evaluation; refractive index profile data; single-mode optical fibres; theoretical modelling techniques; theoretical predictions; transmission parameters;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings J

Publisher

iet

ISSN

0267-3932

Type

jour

Filename

166697