Title :
Rectangular mode transformers in tapered single-mode fibres
Author :
Hussey, C.D. ; Birks, T.A. ; Wingfield, A.M. ; Nill, A. ; Kenny, R. ; Dong, Lixin
Author_Institution :
Lightwave Technol. Res. Centre, Limerick Univ., Ireland
Abstract :
A single-mode fibre, polished on both sides and subsequently tapered, yields a low-loss circular-to-rectangular mode transformer. This device should permit more efficient interconnection of circular fibres to rectangular integrated-optic and semiconductor waveguides.
Keywords :
optical couplers; optical fibres; circular fibres; interconnection; low-loss circular-to-rectangular mode transformer; rectangular integrated-optic; semiconductor waveguides; tapered single-mode fibres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890947
