Gradient-index lens for low-loss coupling of a laser diode to single-mode fiber

1 October 1986

journal article
Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics

Vol. 25 (19) , 3336-3339
https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.25.003336

Abstract

Plano–convex gradient-index lens coupling a laser diode to single-mode fiber was designed and fabricated by the ion exchange technique. A low coupling loss (2 dB) was achieved.

Keywords

FRESNEL REFLECTION
HIGH NUMERICAL APERTURE OPTICS
LENS DESIGN
OPTICAL CONSTANTS
REFRACTIVE INDEX
SINGLE MODE FIBERS

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Gradient-index rod lens with high NA
Applied Optics, 1983
Spherical aberration of gradient-index rod lenses
Applied Optics, 1983
Tracing rays through graded-index media: a new method
Applied Optics, 1982