Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 115-117 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Optics Letters |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Jan 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics