Modularized Fiber-Optic-Coupled Laser Arrays.
Abstract
Equipment was built to align fiber optical ribbons in front of the emitting facet of close-confinement lasers. Typically, 70% of the laser power was transmitted through the fiber with an air gap between laser and fiber; approximately 100% was obtained when the gap was filled with an epoxy. Beam-angle data are presented, indicating that a power loss of 30% should be expected for a beam angle of 15 deg cone half-angle (an aperture of f/1.8). First LOC lasers emit into a cone angle too wide (60 to 90 deg) for array applications. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0903811
Entities
People
- David L. Carr
- Friedrich H. Doerbeck
Organizations
- Texas Instruments