Title :
Mathematical Modeling of the Self-Pressurizing Mechanism for Microstructured Fiber Drawing
Author :
Voyce, Christopher J. ; Fitt, Alistair D. ; Hayes, John R. ; Monro, Tanya M.
Author_Institution :
Math. Inst., Univ. of Oxford, Oxford
fDate :
4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method is proposed for modeling the self-pressurization of optical fibers that are sealed before drawing. The model is solved numerically and the results compared with experimental results. An explanation of the mechanism is presented and a numerical investigation is undertaken to optimize the choice of experimental parameters to minimize the transient effects of sealed preform drawing.
Keywords :
drawing (mechanical); optical fibre fabrication; preforms; drawing; mathematical modeling; optical fibers; sealed preform; self-pressurization; transient effects; Fabrication; Mathematical model; Numerical models; Optical fiber applications; Optical fibers; Photonic crystal fibers; Predictive models; Preforms; Solid modeling; Surface tension; Mathematical modeling; optical fiber; optical fiber applications; optical fiber fabrication; optical fiber theory; pressure effects;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2007.916489
