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S M Tseng, C L Chen

    Applied Optics
    |August 21, 2010
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    We developed a reproducible method for creating side-polished optical fibers using silicon V grooves and mechanical polishing. This technique accurately characterizes fiber attenuation, offering insights into external medium effects.

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    • Optical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Side-polished optical fibers are crucial components in various photonic applications.
    • Accurate characterization of attenuation is essential for device performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a reproducible method for fabricating side-polished optical fibers.
    • To detail the mechanical polishing technique using silicon V grooves.
    • To analyze the attenuation characteristics and the influence of the external medium.

    Main Methods:

    • Embedding optical fibers in silicon V grooves.
    • Mechanical polishing to create side-polished fiber sections.
    • Liquid-drop method for measuring attenuation characteristics.
    • Developing generalized parameters (V, b, and V(ex)) for analysis.

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    Main Results:

    • A reproducible technique for side-polished fiber fabrication was established.
    • Measured attenuation characteristics showed excellent agreement with theoretical predictions.
    • Generalized parameters effectively describe the fiber and external medium interactions.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed technique provides a reliable method for producing side-polished fibers.
    • The generalized parameter approach offers a detailed understanding of external medium effects on fiber attenuation.
    • This work facilitates the study of attenuation changes in optical fibers.