Title :
Stress-induced index change for K+-Na+ ion exchange in glass
Author :
Albert, J. ; Yip, G.L.
Author_Institution :
McGill University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Montreal, Canada
Abstract :
The index change and birefringence resulting from K+-Na+ ion exchange in glass are shown to be mainly due to induced surface stresses. The importance of this fact with regard to the fabrication of optical waveguides is discussed.
Keywords :
calcium compounds; ion exchange; mechanical birefringence; optical glass; optical waveguides; refractive index; sodium compounds; K+ ions; Na2O-CaO-SiO2 glass; birefringence; index change; induced surface stresses; ion exchange; optical glass; optical waveguides; refractive index;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870522
