Title :
Low-loss optical Y-branch
Author :
Opielka, D. ; Ritich, D.
Author_Institution :
Gesamthochschule Paderborn, Fachbereich 15, Meschede, West Germany
Abstract :
An optical Y-branch is described which, owing to its low losses, is suitable for use in both optical multiplexing systems and measuring equipment, Different methods of attenuation, temperature, near- and far-field measurements are given for the characterisation of the branch.
Keywords :
optical couplers; optical fibres; optical variables measurement; far field measurement; near field measurement; optical Y-branch; optical attenuation measurement; optical couplers; optical fibre Y-branch; optical fibres; optical multiplexing systems;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19790541
