作者: A. Harris , P. Castle
关键词: Optical fiber 、 Single-mode optical fiber 、 Bend radius 、 Refractive index 、 Wavelength 、 Materials science 、 Cladding (fiber optics) 、 Numerical aperture 、 Optics 、 Whispering-gallery wave
摘要: The results of an investigation into the bend loss as a function of wavelength for single-radius bends in monomode fibers are given. The fibers considered have a high numerical aperture and a protective coating which has a refractive index greater than that of the cladding. For these fibers the pure bend loss is shown to be the dominant loss mechanism over the wavelength range 633-1152 nm. In addition, oscillations in the loss are observed as the bend radius is varied at the longer wavelengths. These oscillations are shown to result …