Title :
Contributions of optical-waveguide manufacturing variations to joint loss
Author :
Thiel, F.L. ; Davis, D.H.
Author_Institution :
Corning Glass Works, Research & Development Laboratories, Corning, USA
Abstract :
The contributions of manufacturing variations in optical-waveguide core diameter, numerical aperture and refractive-index profile exponent to loss in splices and connections are investigated by computer simulation. Expressions allowing predictions of loss from a knowledge of fibre population parameters are developed.
Keywords :
communications applications of computers; digital simulation; fibre optics; optical waveguides; computer simulation; fibre population parameters; joint loss; manufacturing variations; numerical aperture; optical waveguide core diameter; refractive index profile;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19760260
