Title :
Low-loss high-strength microstructured fiber fusion splices using GRIN fiber lenses
Author :
Yablon, A.D. ; Bise, R.
Author_Institution :
OFS, Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Gradient-index fiber lenses are used to fabricate high-strength (> 100 kpsi) fusion splices between microstructured optical fibers. High coupling efficiencies are attainable (< 0.6 dB loss), providing the mode field diameter is at least about 3.5 /spl mu/m.
Keywords :
gradient index optics; lenses; micro-optics; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre losses; splicing; GRIN fiber lenses; coupling efficiencies; fusion splices; gradient-index fiber lenses; high-strength microstructured fiber; low-loss microstructured fiber; microstructured optical fibers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
