Keywords
Fiber optics, Coupling efficiency, Misalignment tolerance (lateral, axial, angular), Beam spot size, Mode overlap integral, HeNe and GaAlAs wavelengths (0.6328 μm, 0.8460 μm)
Abstract
Coupling efficiency an alignment sensitivity models for the coupling of light from a fundamental mode Gaussian light beam into a single mode optical fiber are given. Experimental results are presented which verify the coupling and misalignment predictions of the models. Data were taken at two wavelengths: 0.6328 and 0.8460 micrometers. The light sources were a HeNe laser and a GaAlAs laser respectively. Coupling efficiencies were measured versus beam spot size; and lateral, axial and angular misalignments of the beam and fiber axes.
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Graduation Date
Spring 1979
Advisor
Riad, Sedki M.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Engineering
Format
Pages
82 pages
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0013268
Subjects
Fiber optics; Single-mode optical fibers; Gaussian beams--Mathematical models; Fiber optics--Mathematical models; Optical fibers--Measurement; Coupled mode theory
STARS Citation
Martin, James Mathew, "Coupling Efficiency and Alignment Sensitivity of Single Mode Optical Fibers" (1979). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 434.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/434
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University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
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