Mode field diameter measurements in single-mode optical fibers

Author

Artiglia, M. ; Coppa, G. ; Di Vita, P. ; Potenza, M. ; Sharma, A.

Author_Institution

Centro Studi E Lab. Telecomunicazioni, Torino, Italy

Volume

7

Issue

8

fYear

1989

fDate

8/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1139

Lastpage

1152

Abstract

The role of the mode field diameter in the characterization of single-mode fibers is examined. The most relevant definitions of this parameter are reviewed, and a comparative analysis of methods for its measurement is performed. All the discussed measurement methods have reached a repeatability and reproducibility which are quite satisfying. Emphasis is given to the requirements posed by the new fiber designs, such as the polarization-maintaining structures. Most of the discussed techniques have been industrialized, and a number of instruments based on them are commercially available; however, it is predicted that the evolution of fiber design will impose new requirements on some of these instruments

Keywords

light polarisation; optical fibres; optical testing; optical variables measurement; reviews; fiber designs; instruments; mode field diameter measurements; polarization-maintaining structures; single-mode optical fibers; Bandwidth; Noise measurement; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Performance analysis; Performance evaluation;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/50.32374

Filename

32374