Title
Splice loss calculations in dispersion-modified single-mode silica fibers: Effect of non-Gaussian fields
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Date of Original Version
2-5-1990
Abstract
We examine the nature of non-gaussian fields in dispersion-modified single-mode silica fibers. In particular, we show the limitations of using two well-known gaussian approximations for the theoretical prediction of splice loss caused by lateral and angular misalignments. Exact numerical calculations of splice loss with small lateral and angular offsets are compared with approximations obtained by using (i) the Petermann 2 mode-field radius and (ii) the mode-field radius which maximizes the coupling efficiency for gaussian beam excitation. The accuracy of each is discussed.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume
1176
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Sunak, Harish R., and Steven P. Bastien. "Splice loss calculations in dispersion-modified single-mode silica fibers: Effect of non-Gaussian fields." Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering 1176, (1990): 136-140. doi: 10.1117/12.963301.