Accurate loss analysis of single-mode fiber/D-fiber splice by vectorial finite-element method

Author

Conese, Tiziana ; Barbarossa, Giovanni ; Armenise, Mario N.

Author_Institution

Dipartimento di Elettrotecnica ed Elettronica, Politecnico di Bar, Italy

Volume

7

Issue

5

fYear

1995

fDate

5/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

523

Lastpage

525

Abstract

Fiber/D-fiber splice loss can be minimized by precise axial offsetting. We present an accurate loss analysis of single-mode fiber/D-fiber splice by using a combination of vectorial finite-element method and mode matching method. The splice between fiber and D-fiber with same or different refractive index difference is considered. Splice loss variation is investigated in terms of transverse offset between fiber axes and axial rotation, for various values of the D-fiber core-to-flat distance. It is found that optimum values of offset and rotation exist that minimize splice loss for a given D-fiber core-to-flat distance.<>

Keywords

finite element analysis; mode matching; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre losses; optical fibre theory; optimisation; refractive index; vectors; D-fiber core-to-flat distance; D-fiber splice; accurate loss analysis; axial rotation; fiber axes; fiber splice; fiber splice loss; mode matching method; optimum values; precise axial offsetting; refractive index difference; rotation; single-mode fiber; splice loss variation; transverse offset; vectorial finite-element method; Dielectrics; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Finite element methods; Magnetic fields; Mode matching methods; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Preforms; Refractive index;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1041-1135

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/68.384531

Filename

384531