New bending loss formula explaining bends on loss curve

8 October 1987

journal article
Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in Electronics Letters

Vol. 23 (21) , 1138-1139
https://doi.org/10.1049/el:19870793

Abstract

A new bending loss formula for single-mode fibres is presented. Comparison with measurements and conventional theory shows good agreement. Reported bends on the loss curves for matched- and depressed-clad fibres are explained.

Keywords

MATCHED-CLAD FIBRES
BENDING LOSS FORMULA
LOSS CURVE
SINGLE-MODE FIBRES
BENDS
DEPRESSED-CLAD FIBRES