Fibre transitions for astronomical applications

Kerrianne Harrington, Thomas A. Wright, Stephanos Yerolatsitis, Robert J. Harris, Tim A. Birks

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Abstract

Optical fibres are a powerful tool in astronomical applications, routinely used in spectroscopy and interferometry [1, 2]. Fibres can also be post-processed to create transitions in size, which adds functionality. Transitions (also known as 'tapers') describe regions of fibre where the scale changes along a length. If the change is gradual, the mode field diameter of the guided light can change adiabatically. This is necessary for devices such as photonic lanterns, fused fibre couplers and fibre sensors. We present an all-fibre wavefront sensor, to sense the local tip-tilt of a wavefront, as an example of a fibre transition for astronomical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2023
Place of PublicationU. S. A.
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9798350345995
ISBN (Print)9798350346008
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Sept 2023
Event2023 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2023 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 26 Jun 202330 Jun 2023

Publication series

Name2023 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2023

Conference

Conference2023 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2023
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period26/06/2330/06/23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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