Title :
The effect of core geometry on focal ratio degradation in optical fibres for astronomy
Author :
Horton, Anthony ; Goodwin, Michael ; Baumgartner, Brian ; Feger, Tobias
Author_Institution :
Australian Astron. Obs., Epping, NSW, Australia
fDate :
Aug. 28 2011-Sept. 1 2011
Abstract :
Focal ratio degradation (FRD) in multimode optical fibres is an important constraint on the design of fibre fed astronomical instrumentation. We have investigated the effect on FRD of fibre core geometry, including square and hexagonal cross-sections.
Keywords :
astronomical instruments; optical elements; optical fibres; core geometry; fibre fed astronomical instrumentation; focal ratio degradation; optical fibre; Apertures; Degradation; Extraterrestrial measurements; Geometry; Instruments; Optical fibers; Systematics;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference & Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO/IQEC/PACIFIC RIM), 2011
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1939-4
DOI :
10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6194081
