• Infrared and Laser Engineering
  • Vol. 52, Issue 9, 20220851 (2023)
Guoqing Yuan1,2,3, Hong Li1,2,3, Xinjian Luo2, Lidan Lu2, and Lianqing Zhu1,2,3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Optoelectronic Measurement Technology and Instrument, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing 100016, China
  • 2Beijing Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and System, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing 100016, China
  • 3Guangzhou Nansha Intelligent Photonic Sensing Research Institute, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Guangzhou 511462, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/IRLA20220851 Cite this Article
    Guoqing Yuan, Hong Li, Xinjian Luo, Lidan Lu, Lianqing Zhu. Fiber wedge end-face coupler for capillary whispering-gallery-mode resonators[J]. Infrared and Laser Engineering, 2023, 52(9): 20220851 Copy Citation Text show less
    The coupling resonance of fiber wedge end face and micro-tubular cavity
    Fig. 1. The coupling resonance of fiber wedge end face and micro-tubular cavity
    Optical field distribution and coupled resonance states of wedge-terminated fibers with different throw angles θ
    Fig. 2. Optical field distribution and coupled resonance states of wedge-terminated fibers with different throw angles θ
    (a) Simulation design of coupling structure of fiber wedged end face and micro capillary tube; (b) Characteristic spectrum of Lorentz peak; (c) Characteristic spectrum of Lorentz dip
    Fig. 3. (a) Simulation design of coupling structure of fiber wedged end face and micro capillary tube; (b) Characteristic spectrum of Lorentz peak; (c) Characteristic spectrum of Lorentz dip
    Simulation of WGM coupled resonant spectrum.(a) Monitor1; (b) Monitor2
    Fig. 4. Simulation of WGM coupled resonant spectrum.(a) Monitor1; (b) Monitor2
    Simulation of WGM coupled resonant transmission spectrum
    Fig. 5. Simulation of WGM coupled resonant transmission spectrum
    Diagram of wedge fiber under microscope
    Fig. 6. Diagram of wedge fiber under microscope
    Coupling resonance experimental test system
    Fig. 7. Coupling resonance experimental test system
    (a) The structure position diagram of the fiber wedged end face and the micropipe cavity; (b) Microscope1 captures the main view image of the coupled structure; (c) Microscope2 captures the top view image of the coupled structure
    Fig. 8. (a) The structure position diagram of the fiber wedged end face and the micropipe cavity; (b) Microscope1 captures the main view image of the coupled structure; (c) Microscope2 captures the top view image of the coupled structure
    Resonance spectra of different coupling distances
    Fig. 9. Resonance spectra of different coupling distances
    The local amplification diagram of WGM resonant transmission spectrum
    Fig. 10. The local amplification diagram of WGM resonant transmission spectrum
    ParametersValue
    Fiber diameter/μm125
    Strip length/mm12
    Grinding methodSlope grinding
    Angle choiceAdjustable
    Grinding disc speed/r·s-130
    Ceramic ferrule Grinding time/min30
    Z axis descending speed/μm·s-12
    Fiber Grinding time/min1
    Table 1. Program parameters for fabrication of fiber wedge end coupler structure
    Ref.Coupling method System complexity RobustnessQ factor
    [8] PrismComplexGood6.23×103
    [10] Tapered fiberSimpleGeneral1.80×103
    [11] Tapered fiberSimpleGeneral4.40×104
    This paperWedge end faceSimpleGood6.15×103
    Table 2. Comparison of different coupling methods for capillary resonance
    Guoqing Yuan, Hong Li, Xinjian Luo, Lidan Lu, Lianqing Zhu. Fiber wedge end-face coupler for capillary whispering-gallery-mode resonators[J]. Infrared and Laser Engineering, 2023, 52(9): 20220851
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