摘要 |
A method is provided for making an optical waveguide coupler with low wavelength sensitivity, such as an optical fiber coupler, which comprises forming a tapered coupler from an array of waveguides or a bundle of individual optical fibers, the tapering being done so as to produce an asymmetric longitudinal profile such as to flatten the wavelength response in the coupler and thereby reduce its wavelength sensitivity within a predetermined wavelength range. An optical waveguide coupler with low wavelength sensitivity is also included within the scope of this invention. Wavelength insensitive couplers of 2x2 and 1xN configuration, are of particular interest. |