title: Statistical analysis of intrinsic and extrinsic coupling losses for step-index polymer optical fibers.
abstract: The intrinsic and extrinsic coupling losses of step-index polymer optical fibers are statistically examined by Monte Carlo simulations. In contrast to most existing models that linearly scale individual losses, a comprehensive analytic coupling loss model is used that also considers the interdependencies between mismatches in numerical aperture and core diameter, as well as radial and longitudinal offsets. As a typical example, the coupling losses of A4a.2 step-index multimode fibers are analyzed for an equilibrium mode distribution. The results show considerably less conservative coupling loss estimations than with traditional models, improving link power budgeting.
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Werzinger
authors.forename: Christian-Alexander
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bunge