Learn how to precisely align two FiberPorts on a FiberBench in this comprehensive 29-minute video tutorial. Master the intricate process of adjusting coupled functionality screws, including ZΘ screws, to achieve optimal lens positioning and angular orientation. Explore techniques for pre-alignment, collimation, rough alignment using multimode fiber, and fine-tuning with single-mode fiber. Gain valuable insights on interpreting power fluctuations during alignment and making consistent adjustments. Follow along as the demonstration progresses through X-Y adjustments, Z-axis and angular corrections, and concludes with a fiber connector nut test. Equip yourself with the knowledge to customize this alignment procedure for your specific needs in optical fiber applications.
Align FiberPorts on a FiberBench - Thorlabs Insights