Side-Coupled Asymmetric Plastic Optical Fiber Coupler for Optical Sensor Systems
Journal of the Optical Society of Korea, Vol. 12, Issue 4, pp. 255-261 (2008)
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Abstract
This paper reports a side-coupled asymmetric <TEX>$1{\times}2$</TEX> plastic optical fiber coupler for an optical sensor system. The dependence of the optical power coupling ratio on the coupling angle and refractive index of the adhesion layer in both the forward and backward directions was examined based on the geometrical optics. It was confirmed experimentally that the coupling ratios can be optimized by controlling the coupling angle and refractive index of the adhesion layer. A maximum forward coupling efficiency > 93% was achieved.
© 2008 Optical Society of Korea
OCIS Codes
(060.1810) Fiber optics and optical communications : Buffers, couplers, routers, switches, and multiplexers
(060.2340) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics components
(060.2370) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics sensors
History
Original Manuscript: September 25, 2008
Revised Manuscript: October 27, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: November 10, 2008
Published: December 31, 2008
Citation
Kwang-Taek Kim, Deok-Gi Kim, Woong-Keun Hyun, Ki-Bum Hong, Kie-Gon Im, Se-Jong Baik, Dae-Kyong Kim, and Hyun-Yong Choi, "Side-Coupled Asymmetric Plastic Optical Fiber Coupler for Optical Sensor Systems," J. Opt. Soc. Korea 12, 255-261 (2008)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josk/abstract.cfm?URI=josk-12-4-255
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