Micromachining of optical fibres with a nanosecond laser for optical communication and sensor applications

D. Schmieder; R. Samaradiwakera; J. Meyer

doi:10.23919/saiee.2011.8532172

Micromachining of optical fibres with a nanosecond laser for optical communication and sensor applications

D. Schmieder, R. Samaradiwakera, J. Meyer

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science

University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

Micromachining of single-mode telecommunication fibres (SMF28) was accomplished with a Nd:YAG laser at a wavelength of 355 nm. Micromachining is important for the manufacturing of Bragg gratings and long period gratings which are used in add-drop filters and wavelength division multiplexers. Manufacturing of miniature Fabry-Perot interferometers used for temperature sensors is also possible. A short overview of micromachining concepts is presented. The experimental setup, as well as the equipment used, is described. Alignment processes, focal point determination and centering of the laser beam onto the optical fibre are outlined. Micromachining results are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	58-65
Number of pages	8
Journal	Transactions of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers
Volume	102
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.23919/saiee.2011.8532172
Publication status	Published - Sept 2011

Keywords

Beam profile displays
Focal point determination
Light feeder
Micro fabry-perot interferometers
Micromachining optical fibres

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Micromachining of optical fibres with a nanosecond laser for optical communication and sensor applications

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