Title :
Radiation effects on fused biconical taper wavelength division multiplexers
Author :
Gutierrez, Roman C. ; Swift, Gary M. ; Dubovitsky, Serge ; Bartman, Randall K. ; Barnes, Charles E. ; Dorsky, Leonard
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
The effects of radiation on fused biconical taper wavelength division multiplexers are presented. A theoretical model indicates that index changes in the fiber are primarily responsible for the degradation of these devices.<>
Keywords :
gamma-ray effects; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical fibres; proton effects; refractive index; wavelength division multiplexing; degradation; fiber device; fused biconical taper wavelength division multiplexers; radiation effects; refractive index; Hydrogen; Optical attenuators; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical refraction; Radiation effects; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
