Title :
A Novel Lensed Fiber with a Focused Spot Diameter as Small as the Wavelength
Author :
Kawasaki, N. ; Umetsu, M. ; Yoda, H. ; Tsuchiya, H. ; Shiraishi, K. ; Watanabe, K. ; Shikano, S.
Abstract :
A lensed fiber with a focused spot diameter as small as 1.6 mum at the wavelength 1.55 mum has been obtained. An aspherically-ended graded-index fiber chip coated with a high-index layer is employed.
Keywords :
gradient index optics; lenses; micro-optics; optical fibres; aspherically-ended graded-index fiber chip; fiber optic components; focused spot diameter; high-index layer; lensed fiber; micro-optics; size 1.6 mum; wavelength 1.55 mum; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical films; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical waveguides; Semiconductor waveguides; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348882
