DocumentCode
1376318
Title
Theory of tapering single-mode optical fibres by controlled core diffusion
Author
Botham, C.P.
Author_Institution
British Telecom. Res. Labs, Ipswich
Volume
24
Issue
4
fYear
1988
fDate
2/18/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
243
Lastpage
245
Abstract
The feasibility of tapering the core of a fluorine-doped monomode fibre by controlled thermal diffusion is investigated. Numerical calculations suggest that operating temperatures of 1100-1600°C for heating times of less than one hour should produce substantial broadening of the fundamental mode field. Experimental measurements have confirmed the effect. Implications for optical connector technology are discussed
Keywords
optical fibres; optical workshop techniques; refractive index; thermal diffusion; 1100 to 1600 degC; F doped monomode fibre; controlled core diffusion; fabrication; fundamental mode field; heating times; operating temperatures; optical connector technology; optical fibres; refractive index profile; single-mode; tapering; thermal diffusion;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
Filename
5633
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