Title :
Anomalous refractive index changes in optical fibers resulting from frozen-in viscoelastic strain
Author :
Yablon, A.D. ; Yan, M.F. ; Wisk, P. ; Dimarcello, F.V. ; Fleming, J.W. ; Reed, W.A. ; Monberg, E.M. ; DiGiovanni, D.J. ; Jasapara, J.R. ; Lines, M.E.
Author_Institution :
OFS Lab., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Important, yet previously overlooked, anomalous optical fiber refractive index changes result from frozen-in viscoelastic strains, which are distinct from residual elastic strains. These index changes affect fiber design, measurement, and splicing, and can be harnessed to serve as the basis for novel fiber devices.
Keywords :
optical design techniques; optical fibres; refractive index; viscoelasticity; anomalous refractive index; fiber design; frozen-in viscoelastic strain; novel fiber device; optical fibers; residual elastic strains; splicing; Capacitive sensors; Elasticity; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical refraction; Refractive index; Silicon compounds; Viscosity;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248587
