Title :
Measurement of profile dispersion in optical fibres: a direct technique
Author :
Sladen, F.M.E. ; Payne, David N. ; Adams, M.J.
Author_Institution :
University of Southampton, Department of Electronics, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
A new technique allows direct determination of the wave-length-dispersive material properties of glasses within the fibre. Results obtained over a wide wavelength range are reported for both borosilicate and fluorine-doped cladding materials. The latter exhibits low profile dispresion.
Keywords :
optical dispersion; optical fibres; F doped cladding materials; borosilicate glasses; glasses; optical fibres; profile dispersion; wavelength dispersive material properties;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770154
