Title :
Backscattering signatures from graded-index fibres with diameter variations
Author :
Eriksrud, M. ; Mickelson, Alan R. ; Andersen-Gott, T.
Author_Institution :
University of Trondheim, Norwegian Institute of Technology, Electronics Research Laboratory, Trondheim, Norway
Abstract :
The effect of slow diameter changes on backscattering signatures is considered. Experimental measurements of back-scattered power from fibres with programmed core diameter variations are presented. A simple model is proposed to explain the experimental results.
Keywords :
backscatter; light scattering; optical fibres; backscattering signatures; graded index fibre; programmed core diameter;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19810141
