Bend loss in large core multimode optical fibre beam delivery systems

A. A P Boechat, D. Su, D. R. Hall, J. D C Jones

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Abstract

We present results of an experimental investigation of the optical losses produced by bending large core optical fibres, typical of those used in power beam delivery systems. Experiments have been conducted over a range of core diameters for both plastic clad silica and all silica fibres, as a function of bend radius. A theoretical model has been developed for predicting the magnitude of the bend loss, and agreement was obtained with the experimental results. The study thus yields design information for fibre beam delivery systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Pages176-187
Number of pages12
Volume1277
Publication statusPublished - 1990
EventHigh-Power Solid State Lasers and Applications - Hague, Neth
Duration: 12 Mar 199013 Mar 1990

Conference

ConferenceHigh-Power Solid State Lasers and Applications
CityHague, Neth
Period12/03/9013/03/90

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