Title :
Development of optical fiber technology in Japan
Author :
Watanabe, Minoru ; Matsuda, Yasuo
Abstract :
The developments of optical fiber technology in Japan are reviewed. Multicomponent glass optical fibers, pure silica-core single-mode fibers, dispersion-shifted fibers, rare-earth-doped optical fibers, polarization maintaining fibers, and hermetically coated fibers are discussed. The modified chemical vapor deposition and vapor phase axial deposition methods are described. Required properties of coating material and the cable structure and coating layer structure of fibers are detailed. High-speed coating technology and processability, the structural design of coating, and the mechanical properties of resin are discussed. The adhesive strength with glass and the environmental stability are discussed.<>
Keywords :
adhesion; chemical vapour deposition; coating techniques; optical cables; optical fibres; optical workshop techniques; vapour deposition; Japanese developments; SiO/sub 2/ core; adhesive strength; cable structure; coating layer structure; dispersion-shifted fibers; environmental stability; glass; hermetically coated fibers; high-speed coating technology; mechanical properties; modified chemical vapor deposition; optical fiber technology; polarization maintaining fibers; processability; pure silica-core single-mode fibers; rare-earth-doped optical fibers; resin; structural design; vapor phase axial deposition; Chemical technology; Chemical vapor deposition; Coatings; Glass; Hermetic seals; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical materials;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
