Theoretical modeling of macrobending loss for small bend radii

Authors

Steven P. Bastien, University of Rhode Island
Harish R.D. Sunak, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

1-1-1990

Abstract

We use theoretical modeling to predict macrobending loss for single-mode fibers with arbitrary refractive index profiles. Theoretical results are in agreement with experiments, even for bend radii as low as 1 mm. The aim of this work is to find designs with minimum loss for small bends in the 1 — 8 mm regime.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Conference Proceedings - Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting-LEOS

Volume

1990-November

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Bastien, Steven P., and Harish R. Sunak. "Theoretical modeling of macrobending loss for small bend radii." Conference Proceedings - Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting-LEOS 1990-November, (1990): 193-194. doi: 10.1109/LEOS.1990.690541.