Title :
On the shape of bent fiber
Author :
McMullin, J.N. ; Freeman, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Alberta Telecommun. Res. Centre, Edmonton, Alta., Canada
fDate :
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The general theory for planar bends in a thin fiber with no torsion is derived from a variational principle. The theory is applied to 90° symmetric bends with fixed endpoints and end slopes. Discrete families of bend shapes are discovered, and four are described with the aid of numerically generated examples
Keywords :
bending; fibre optics; variational techniques; 90° symmetric bends; bend shapes; bent fiber; end slopes; fixed endpoints; no torsion; planar bends; thin fiber; variational principle; Gravity; Optical design; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber theory; Optical fibers; Packaging; Shape measurement; Stress measurement; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
