Novel core alignment method for low-loss splicing of single-mode fibres utilising uv-excited fluorescence of Ge-doped silica core

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Abstract
A novel core alignment method for single-mode fibre low-loss splicing without optical power monitoring is proposed. The method is based on the fluorescence of a Ge-doped silica core excited by ultraviolet light. The efficiency of the novel core alignment is investigated.