@article{43f197e18a69467596ead452c964e83c,
title = "Point-by-point inscription of apodized fiber Bragg gratings",
abstract = "We demonstrate apodized fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) inscribed with a point-by-point (PbP) technique. We tailor the grating phase and coupling amplitude through precise control over the longitudinal and transverse positions of each laser-inscribed modification. This method of apodization is facilitated by the highly localized, high-contrast modifications generated by focused IR femtosecond laser inscription. Our technique provides a simple method for the design and implementation of PbP FBGs with complex apodization profiles.",
author = "Williams, {Robert J.} and Christian Voigtl{\"a}nder and Marshall, {Graham D.} and Andreas T{\"u}nnermann and Stefan Nolte and Steel, {M. J.} and Withford, {Michael J.}",
note = "This paper was published in Optics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-36-15-2988. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.",
year = "2011",
month = aug,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1364/OL.36.002988",
language = "English",
volume = "36",
pages = "2988--2990",
journal = "Optics Letters",
issn = "0146-9592",
publisher = "OPTICAL SOC AMER",
number = "15",
}