Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 57, Issue 15, 152201(2020)

Analysis of Alignment Errors of Beam-Expanded Optical Fiber Connector Based on ZEMAX

Xueyan Dong, Pingxue Li*, Xi Zhang, and Weixin Yang
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  • Institute of Laser Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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    Through a theoretical analysis of fiber coupling conditions, an optical system of an beam-expanded optical fiber connector is designed and simulated in the hybrid mode of ZEMAX software. Quantitative analysis of the changes in beam quality and coupling efficiency caused by alignment errors of the collimator lens and focusing lens are performed. Simulation results show that the collimator lens and the focusing lens have eccentricity or tilt errors that are within the allowable range. The positions of the two lenses can be adjusted to compensate for aberrations and optical axis shifts to ensure that the beam quality and coupling efficiency meet standards. The simulation results are experimentally verified. Then, the allowable range of the alignment error of the optical fiber connector at different diameters is simulated and an alignment error compensation formula is derived. During the design and adjustment of the beam-expanded fiber optic connector, and derive the alignment error compensation formula. The alignment error causes by the misalignment of the collimator lens can be compensated by the focusing lens, which increases the design accuracy and simplifies the adjustment process. Finally, according to the results of the alignment error analysis, we design and manufacture a 12 kW@600 μm beam-expanded optical fiber connector.

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    Xueyan Dong, Pingxue Li, Xi Zhang, Weixin Yang. Analysis of Alignment Errors of Beam-Expanded Optical Fiber Connector Based on ZEMAX[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2020, 57(15): 152201

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    Paper Information

    Category: Optical Design and Fabrication

    Received: Nov. 1, 2019

    Accepted: Dec. 5, 2019

    Published Online: Aug. 4, 2020

    The Author Email: Li Pingxue (pxli@bjut.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP57.152201

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