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Transmission of Multiple Signals through an Optical Fiber Using Wavefront Shaping
Published on: March 20, 2017
Summary
Investigated stress in doped optical fibers. Drawing conditions like speed and temperature did not affect stress profiles, confirming a theoretical model for fiber stress properties.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Optoelectronics
- Glass Science
Background:
- Optical fibers are crucial for telecommunications and sensing.
- Understanding residual stress in optical fibers is vital for performance and reliability.
- Germanium dioxide (GeO2) and Fluorine (F) doping influence fiber properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the stress properties of GeO2- and F-doped optical fibers.
- To determine the influence of drawing conditions on stress profiles.
- To validate a generalized theoretical model for optical fiber stress.
Main Methods:
- Optical fiber drawing under varied conditions (force, speed, temperature).
- Measurement of stress profiles in doped optical fibers.
- Comparison of experimental results with a generalized theoretical model.
Main Results:
- Stress profiles were investigated for GeO2- and F-doped optical fibers.
- Experimental results showed excellent agreement with the generalized theoretical model.
- For constant drawing forces, stress profiles were independent of drawing speed and temperature.
Conclusions:
- The total stress in optical fibers is a summation of preform stress and drawing-induced stress.
- Drawing conditions (speed, temperature) do not alter stress profiles at constant drawing force.
- The generalized theoretical model accurately predicts stress properties in doped optical fibers.
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