Title :
Compensating fibre splice technique
Author :
Schilb, D.B. ; Dakss, M.L.
Author_Institution :
GTE Laboratories Inc., Waltham, USA
Abstract :
A low-loss, rugged splicing technique has been demonstrated. The technique compensates for fibre core eccentricity, cladding-diameter variations and cladding noncircularity. No precision connectors or housings are left on the fibres.
Keywords :
optical couplers; optical fibres; cladding diameter variation; cladding noncircularity; compensating fibre splice technique; fibre core eccentricity; optical fibres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770186
