EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2022)
Single-Mode ZBLAN Fiber Couplers
Abstract
We demonstrate single-mode ZBLAN optical fiber couplers. A controlled tapering procedure leads to coupling ratios of 5%/95% and 14%/86% at a wavelength of 2200 nm, with insertion losses of 1.6 dB and 1.8 dB, respectively.