Title :
Towards crystalline electro-optic fibers for high-voltage sensing
Author :
Bohnert, K. ; Wildermuth, S. ; Brändle, H. ; Fourmigue, J. -M ; Perrodin, D.
Author_Institution :
Corp. Res., ABB Ltd., Baden-Dättwil, Switzerland
Abstract :
Single crystal Bi4Ge3O12 fibers for high-voltage sensing are grown using the micro-pulling down technique. Optimum growth conditions are determined and the fibers characterized as to their optical properties and performance under voltage.
Keywords :
bismuth compounds; electro-optical devices; fibre optic sensors; optical fibre fabrication; voltage measurement; Bi4Ge3O12; crystalline electro-optic fibers; high voltage sensing; micro-pulling down technique; optimum growth conditions; single crystal fibers; Crystals; Electrooptic effects; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6