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Mode conversion and radiation losses in a step-index optical fibre due to bending

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Wave propagation in a step-index optical fibre with a curved section is treated theoretically. Mode conversion and radiation take place. The mode coupling coefficients which depend on the polarization of the incident mode are calculated. Radiation losses at the transition between a straight and a curved fibre section and total losses including the continuous radiation loss due to a uniform bend are evaluated. Comparisons are also made between singly and doubly clad fibres. It is shown that the doubly clad fibre can tolerate a sharper bend.

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  1. Department of Electrical Engineering, McGill University, Station A, P. O. Box 6070, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Mitsunobu Miyagi & Gar Lam Yip

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Miyagi, M., Yip, G.L. Mode conversion and radiation losses in a step-index optical fibre due to bending. Opt Quant Electron 9, 51–60 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00624272

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