Title :
Novel component to approximate steady-state mode power distribution in graded-index fibres
Author :
Agarwal, Anant K. ; Unrau, U.
Author_Institution :
Technische Universitÿt Braunschweig, Institut fÿr Hochfrequenztechnik, Braunschweig, West Germany
Abstract :
A new method for approximating steady-state mode power distribution (SMPD) in graded-index fibres is described. It has been shown that a biconical taper is a very simple and effective means to launch SMPD in short lengths of fibres. Prefabricated tapers can be directly used as component between the source and the test fibre. Experimental results are presented.
Keywords :
optical fibres; SMPD; biconical taper; graded-index fibres; steady-state mode power distribution;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19830042
