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Mode-field matching design, 3D fabrication and characterization of down-tapers on single-mode optical fiber tips for coupling to photonic integrated circuits

Vanmol et al., 2020

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9671604096755143552
Author
Vanmol K
Saurav K
Panapakkam V
Van Thourhout D
Thienpont H
Vermeulen N
Watté J
Van Erps J
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3D Printed Optics and Additive Photonic Manufacturing II

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Photonic Integrated Circuits have made it possible to decrease the footprint of traditionally bulky optical systems and they create opportunities for various new and fascinating applications. One of the limiting factors for the widespread adaption of PICs is their …
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