Influence of Rayleigh scattering in pigtail and patchcords reflectance measurements

Jerzy K. Gajda; Andrzej Niesterowicz; Grzegorz Zeglinski

doi:10.1117/12.531905

6 October 2003 Influence of Rayleigh scattering in pigtail and patchcords reflectance measurements

Jerzy K. Gajda, Andrzej Niesterowicz, Grzegorz Zeglinski

Proceedings Volume 5230, Laser Technology VII: Progress in Lasers; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.531905
Event: 2003 Chapter books, 2003, Bellingham, WA, United States

Abstract

There are presented the results of measurements of optical connector reflectance. The research BD ("branching device") method of reflectance measurements have given the dependence on patchcord (fiber) length. The value of reflectance depends on the Rayleigh scattering at the place of mandreling obtained for BD measurement method. The correct measurements of connectors reflectance are made when distance between connector and modes cutoff place is 2-5 meters. The slope of reflectance curve is variable: 2dB/m (for the cut place 0-1 m), 0.5dB/m (2-5m).

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Jerzy K. Gajda, Andrzej Niesterowicz, and Grzegorz Zeglinski "Influence of Rayleigh scattering in pigtail and patchcords reflectance measurements", Proc. SPIE 5230, Laser Technology VII: Progress in Lasers, (6 October 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.531905

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