Title :
Simple self-centring technique for mounting microsphere coupling lens on a fibre
Author :
Dakss, M.L. ; Kim, Bumki
Author_Institution :
GTE Laboratories Inc., Waltham, USA
Abstract :
A simple and accurate self-centring method of mounting a microsphere coupling lens on a fibre endface is described. In over 85% of cases tried, the lenses were centred on the fibre axis to within 3 ¿m. The lenses yield a laser-fibre coupling efficiency of about 65%.
Keywords :
lenses; optical couplers; optical fibres; optical workshop techniques; microsphere coupling lens mounting; optical fibre; self centring technique;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19800326
