Title :
Near-field correction factors for elliptical fibres
Author :
Ramskov, Hansen J.J. ; Adams, M.J. ; Ankiewicz, A. ; Sladen, F.M.E.
Author_Institution :
University of Southampton, Department of Electronics, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
Correction factors for use with the near-field scanning method of index profile determination of elliptical fibres are presented. Theory and experiment show that different correction factors are required for the major and minor axes.
Keywords :
optical fibres; refractive index; elliptical fibres; index profile determination; minor axes; near field correction factors; near field scanning method;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19800402