DocumentCode
1399909
Title
A novel low-loss inline bimodal-fiber tap: wavelength-selective properties
Author
Hill, K.O. ; Malo, B. ; Johnson, D.C. ; Bilodeau, F.
Author_Institution
Common. Res. Center, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Volume
2
Issue
7
fYear
1990
fDate
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
484
Lastpage
486
Abstract
The tap described is a combination of two elementary devices: a low-loss (resonant) mode converter and a special fused-taper coupler. Efficient coupling of light for a narrow wavelength band (<10 nm) is demonstrated. The center-wavelength of the band can be selected by tuning the resonant condition for intermodal coupling in the mode converter. The uncoupled (nonresonant) light passes through the tap, exhibiting low excess loss (<0.2 dB). The tap has application in linearly tapped fiber optic distribution systems.<>
Keywords
fibre optics; optical couplers; fused-taper coupler; intermodal coupling; linearly tapped fiber optic distribution systems; low-loss inline bimodal-fiber tap; mode converter; narrow wavelength band; resonant condition; tuning; wavelength-selective properties; Holographic optical components; Holography; Optical coupling; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/68.56636
Filename
56636
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