METHODS FOR REDUCING OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR REFLECTION THROUGH USE OF INDEX MATCHING MATERIALS.

Izumi Sankawa; Norio Kashima; Toshiaki Satake

METHODS FOR REDUCING OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR REFLECTION THROUGH USE OF INDEX MATCHING MATERIALS.

Izumi Sankawa, Norio Kashima, Toshiaki Satake

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Refractive-index discontinuity in optical connectors causes Fresnel reflection, which results in unstable laser diode oscillation. This paper outlined the theoretical selection of the optimum refractive index for the matching material necessary to minimize this reflection. Moreover, cerium oxide has been found to be suitable for final polishing of fiber endfaces. A return loss greater than 40 db has been experimentally confirmed to be possible for the 0. 85-1. 3 mu m wavelength. The techniques employed are found to be satisfactory for practical field use.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	703-709
Number of pages	7
Journal	Reports of the Electrical Communication Laboratory
Volume	34
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - 1986 Nov
Externally published	Yes

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