Title :
Low-loss singlemode fibre 1×2 Y-junction
Author :
Healy, N. ; McDaid, E. ; Murphy, D.F. ; Hussey, C.D. ; Birks, T.A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mater. Sci. & Technol., Univ. of Limerick, Ireland
fDate :
6/22/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new method for the fabrication of a singlemode fibre wavelength independent Y-junction is described; through asymmetrically tapering a pre-assembled Y-junction precursor, the splice point is drawn into the waist region of the device and low-loss is ensured. The lowest loss and flattest wavelength response for such a device is reported.
Keywords :
optical beam splitters; optical fibre fabrication; splicing; Y-junction; asymmetrical tapering; singlemode fibre fabrication; splice point; wavelength response;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20061399
