Title :
Splice loss evaluation by means of the back-scattering technique
Author :
Costa, B. ; Esposto, F. ; Orio, C.D. ; Morra, P.
Author_Institution :
CSELT¿Centro Studi e Laboratori Telecomunicazioni, Torino, Italy
Abstract :
The results of a detailed experimental analysis on joint loss measurements by the back-scattering method are presented. A comparison with more usual insertion-loss technique is performed. High sensitivity and accuracy are found when measuring very similar fibres; a suitable procedure is indicated for measuring slightly different fibres.
Keywords :
light scattering; losses; optical couplers; optical fibres; back scattering technique; fibre optic link; fibre physical characteristics; joint loss measurements; splice loss evaluation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19790395
