Title :
1.0 dB low-loss coupling of laser diode to single-mode fibre using a planoconvex graded-index rod lens
Author :
Honmou, H. ; Ishikawa, Ryo ; Ueno, Hiroshi ; Kobayashi, Masato
Author_Institution :
NEC Corporation, Opto-Electronics Research Laboratories, Kawasaki, Japan
Abstract :
Marked low-loss coupling between a laser diode and a single-mode fibre has been realised, utilising a planoconvex, high-numerical-aperture graded-index rod lens with greatly improved small wavefront aberration.
Keywords :
aspherical lenses; gradient index optics; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical fibres; semiconductor junction lasers; 1.0 dB; 1.0 dB loss; high-numerical-aperture; laser diode; low-loss coupling; optical communication equipment; optical waveguide components; planoconvex graded-index rod lens; semiconductor lasers; single-mode fibre;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860769
