Title :
Potential of nanoparticle technologies for next generation erbium-doped fibers
Author :
Tammela, S. ; Hotoleanu, M. ; Janka, K. ; Kiiveri, P. ; Rajala, M. ; Salomaa, A. ; Valkonen, H. ; Stenius, P.
Abstract :
Nanoparticle technologies improve the doping processes. This results superior uniformity, higher erbium concentration and better control of refractive index profile. The nanoparticle technology will improve the economics and the quality of the erbium doped fiber.
Keywords :
erbium; nanoparticles; nanotechnology; optical fibres; refractive index; doping process; economics; erbium concentration; erbium doped fiber quality; erbium-doped fiber; nanoparticle technologies; refractive index profile control; Doping; Erbium; Glass; Optical distortion; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
