Lens array for simultaneous coupling of laser radiation into many optical fibers

Georg Hillrichs; Harald Gerhardt; Uwe Gladbach; Walter Neu

doi:10.1117/12.187430

28 September 1994 Lens array for simultaneous coupling of laser radiation into many optical fibers

Georg Hillrichs, Harald Gerhardt, Uwe Gladbach, Walter Neu

Proceedings Volume 2290, Fiber Optic Materials and Components; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.187430
Event: SPIE's 1994 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1994, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Simultaneous coupling of the beam from one laser source into many optical fibers or fiber bundles is of interest for many applications. We developed a coupling scheme based on lens arrays to reduce transmission losses. The laser beam is splitted into focused partial beams. Positioning of an optical fiber near each focus allows multiple fiber coupling with similar efficiency as obtained for a single fiber. A prototype designed for coupling of excimer laser radiation into fiber bundles is presented.

Citation Download Citation

Georg Hillrichs, Harald Gerhardt, Uwe Gladbach, and Walter Neu "Lens array for simultaneous coupling of laser radiation into many optical fibers", Proc. SPIE 2290, Fiber Optic Materials and Components, (28 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.187430

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available