1.0 dB low-loss coupling of laser diode to single-mode fibre using a planoconvex graded-index rod lens

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Marked low-loss coupling between a laser diode and a single-mode fibre has been realised, utilising a planoconvex, high-numerical-aperture graded-index rod lens with greatly improved small wavefront aberration.

Inspec keywords: optical couplers; semiconductor junction lasers; aspherical lenses; gradient index optics; optical communication equipment; optical fibres

Other keywords: low-loss coupling; laser diode; single-mode fibre; planoconvex graded-index rod lens; optical communication equipment; 1.0 dB loss; optical waveguide components; high-numerical-aperture; semiconductor lasers; 1.0 dB

Subjects: Optical lens and mirror design; Fibre optics and fibre waveguides; Fibre optics; Optical communication devices, equipment and systems; Semiconductor lasers; Optical communication

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