Fusion splicing small-core photonic crystal fibers and single-mode fibers by repeated arc discharges

被引：95
作者：
Xiao, Limin [1 ]
Jin, Wei [1 ]
Demokan, M. S. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Elect Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
来源：
OPTICS LETTERS | 2007年 / 32卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1364/OL.32.000115
中图分类号：
O43 [光学];
学科分类号：
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要：
We demonstrate a novel method for low-loss splicing small-core photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) and single-mode fibers (SMFs) by repeated arc discharges using a conventional fusion splicer. An optimum mode field match at the interface of PCF-SMF and an adiabatic mode field variation in the longitudinal direction of the small-core PCF can be achieved by repeated arc discharges applied over the splicing joint to gradually collapse the air holes of the small-core PCF. This method is simple and offers a practical solution for light coupling between small-core PCFs and SMFs. (c) 2006 Optical Society of America.
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