Title :
A wide-beam propagating fiber for embedding bulky optical devices
Author :
Shiraishi, K. ; Tamura, Y. ; Yoda, I. ; Nunes, L.R. ; Ohta, K. ; Kato, E. ; Yoshida, T.
Author_Institution :
Graduate Sch. of Eng., Utsunomiya Univ., Japan
Abstract :
We report a compact, low-loss, and robust fiber collimator making use of a specific graded index fiber in which a wide Gaussian beam propagates. The fiber simplifies fabrication and alignment of collimators.
Keywords :
gradient index optics; laser beams; micro-optics; optical collimators; optical fibre losses; bulky optical devices; compact fiber collimator; graded index fiber; low-loss fiber collimator; robust fiber collimator; wide Gaussian beam; wide-beam propagating fiber;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
