Fusion splicing small-core photonic crystal fibers and single-mode fibers by repeated arc discharges
Optics Letters, Vol. 32, Issue 2, pp. 115-117 (2007)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.32.000115
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Abstract
We demonstrate a novel method for low-loss splicing small-core photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) and single-mode fibers (SMFs) by repeated arc discharges using a conventional fusion splicer. An optimum mode field match at the interface of PCF–SMF and an adiabatic mode field variation in the longitudinal direction of the small-core PCF can be achieved by repeated arc discharges applied over the splicing joint to gradually collapse the air holes of the small-core PCF. This method is simple and offers a practical solution for light coupling between small-core PCFs and SMFs.
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OCIS Codes
(060.2310) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics
(060.2340) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics components
(230.3990) Optical devices : Micro-optical devices
ToC Category:
Fiber Optics and Optical Communications
History
Original Manuscript: August 4, 2006
Manuscript Accepted: October 9, 2006
Published: December 23, 2006
Virtual Issues
Vol. 2, Iss. 2 Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics
Citation
Limin Xiao, Wei Jin, and M. S. Demokan, "Fusion splicing small-core photonic crystal fibers and single-mode fibers by repeated arc discharges," Opt. Lett. 32, 115-117 (2007)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-32-2-115
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