title: Reflection properties of splices in graded-index optical fibers.
abstract: The reflection properties of splices, such as fusion splices and V-groove splices, in graded-index multimode optical fibers were investigated theoretically and experimentally. Equations have been derived for calculating reflection in fusion splices and V-groove splices. Several reflection characteristics in splices were measured using a time-domain reflectometer. The measured results are discussed using the deived equations
authors.affiliation: NTT Ibaraki Electrical Communication Laboratory, Tokai, Ibaraki 319-11, Japan.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kashima
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authors.lastname: Sankawa