Title :
1*3 linear array singlemode fibre couplers
Author :
Niu, A. ; Fitzgerald, C.M. ; Birks, T.A. ; Hussey, C.D.
Author_Institution :
Lightwave Technol. Res. Centre, Limerick Univ., Ireland
Abstract :
The 1*3 linear array coupler can be readily fabricated with standard 2*2 coupler fabrication and monitoring equipment and leads to a variety of useful devices, which includes interesting replacements for 2*2 broadband and wavelength flat couplers.
Keywords :
optical couplers; optical fibres; 1*3 array; fabrication; linear array; monitoring equipment; single mode optical fibre; singlemode fibre couplers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19921502
