title: Infrared prism coupling characterization and optimization via near-field m-line scanning.
abstract: The use of a detailed analysis of the near-field m-line pattern to characterize and optimize prism coupling into infrared waveguides is described. Experimental results at 10.6 microm are presented which completely confirm the theoretical predictions.
authors.affiliation: Université de Nice, Laboratoire Associé au CNRS # 190, Parc Valrose 06034, Nice Cedex, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Falco
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Azema
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Botineau
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Ostrowsky