Title :
AlF3-based glass fibres with enhanced optical transmission
Author :
Iqbal, T. ; Shahriari, M.R. ; Foy, P. ; Ulbrich, R. ; Sigel, G.H.
Author_Institution :
Fibre Opt. Mater. Res. Program, Rutgers Univ., Piscataway, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A significant reduction in the optical losses of AlF3-based, infrared transmitting fibres has been achieved for the first time. A minimum loss of 0.05 dB/m at 2.65 mu m coupled with extended transparency beyond 4 mu m and excellent chemical durability makes these fibres excellent candidates for infrared sensing, remote spectroscopy, laser power delivery and active fibre research.
Keywords :
aluminium compounds; glass fibres; optical fibres; optical losses; optical workshop techniques; 2.65 micron; 4 micron; AlF 3 based glass fibres; IR sensing; active fibre research; chemical durability; infrared transmitting fibres; laser power delivery; optical fibre; optical losses; optical transmission enhancement; remote spectroscopy;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19910073
