Low-loss high-strength microstructured fiber fusion splices using GRIN fiber lenses

被引:68
作者
Yablon, AD [1 ]
Bise, RT [1 ]
机构
[1] OFS Labs, Murray Hill, NJ 07974 USA
关键词
optical fiber connecting; optical fiber devices; optical fiber splicing; photonic crystal fiber;
D O I
10.1109/LPT.2004.838153
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Gradient-index fiber lenses are used to fabricate high-strength (>100 kpsi) low-loss fusion splices between two microstructured optical fibers (as low as 0.40 dB) or between a microstructured fiber and a conventional optical fiber (as low as 0.44 dB). This approach overcomes the deleterious effects of heat-induced air-hole collapse, which has until now been an important limitation when fusion splicing microstructured optical fibers.
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页码:118 / 120
页数:3
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