Title :
Fusion splicing of fluoride glass optical fibre with CO2 laser
Author :
Rivoallan, L. ; Guilloux, J.Y.
Author_Institution :
CNET LAB/OCM/FOG, Lannion
fDate :
6/9/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Reports results of fusion splicing of fluoride glass fibres with a CO2 laser. In spite of the properties of these fibres, it was found that fusion splicing is possible with results nearly as good as with silica fibres
Keywords :
fluorine compounds; glass fibres; optical fibres; CO2 laser; fusion splicing; splice loss;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
