Title :
Effects of a central dip on the time dispersion characteristics of graded-index optical fibers
Author :
Cancellieri, Giovanni ; Fantini, P. ; Mezzetti, M. ; Marconi, F.
Author_Institution :
Villa Griffone, Pontecchio Marconi, Bologna, Italy
Abstract :
The time dispersion characteristics of an optical fiber having a near-optimum index-profile are investigated by a ray-optics technique. This allows to obtain a simple explanation of the effects of a central dip in the index profile.
Keywords :
Delay; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fibers; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Refractive index; Repeaters; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1980
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1980.1148428
