Title :
Advances in semiconductor core optical fibers
Author :
Ballato, J. ; Morris, S. ; Hawkins, T. ; Foy, P. ; McMillen, C. ; Stolen, R. ; Rice, R.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mater. Sci. & Eng., Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC, USA
Abstract :
Progress in the synthesis and properties of crystalline semiconductor core optical fibers is reviewed. This new class of optical fibers may significantly advance the fields of nonlinear fiber optics and infrared power delivery.
Keywords :
optical fibres; semiconductor materials; crystalline semiconductor core optical fibers; infrared power delivery; nonlinear fiber optics; Germanium; Glass; Optical fiber amplifiers; Silicon; X-ray diffraction;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9
