Attenuation Measurement of Infrared Optical Fibers by Use of a Hollow-Taper-Based Coupling Method
Applied Optics, Vol. 39, Issue 19, pp. 3192-3196 (2000)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.39.003192
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Abstract
An alternative method for attenuation measurement of infrared (IR) fibers is described. The method includes a simple technique for direct laser-to-fiber coupling with an uncoated glass hollow taper. The operating principle of the hollow taper is based on the grazing-incidence effect of light reflection. The hollow taper forms a smooth Gaussian-shaped profile of the output laser emission and provides the proper conditions for equilibrium-mode distribution of optical power within the test IR fibers. The experimental hollow-taper-based coupling method is used for measurement of attenuation and bending losses of various kinds of IR fiber, including solid-core (fluoride, chalcogenide, and germanium-doped) and hollow fibers.
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OCIS Codes
(060.2280) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber design and fabrication
(060.2310) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics
(060.2340) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics components
Citation
Ilko K. Ilev, Ronald W. Waynant, and Michael A. Bonaguidi, "Attenuation Measurement of Infrared Optical Fibers by Use of a Hollow-Taper-Based Coupling Method," Appl. Opt. 39, 3192-3196 (2000)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-39-19-3192
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