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Yulia I Lesnikova1, Aleksandr N Trufanov1, Anna A Kamenskikh1
1Department of Computational Mathematics, Mechanics and Biomechanics, Perm National Research Polytechnic University, 614990 Perm, Russia.
Polymers
|September 23, 2022
Summary
Thermal-force significantly impacts Panda-type optical fibers, affecting their deformation and optical characteristics. This study reveals how temperature, bending, and coating thickness influence fiber behavior under stress.
Area of Science:
- Optoelectronics
- Materials Science
- Fiber Optics
Background:
- Panda-type optical fibers are crucial for various applications.
- Understanding their behavior under environmental stress is essential.
- Residual stresses from manufacturing can influence fiber performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of thermal-force on Panda-type optical fibers.
- To analyze the influence of temperature, bending, and coating properties on fiber deformation and optical characteristics.
- To establish quantitative and qualitative patterns of these effects.
Main Methods:
- Simulations considering a two-layer viscoelastic polymer coating and tension winding on an aluminum coil.
- Analysis of three coil radius variants to study bending effects.
- Evaluation of coating thickness ratio impact on deformation and optical properties.
- Two thermal cycles with temperatures at 23, 60, and -60 °C were used.
Main Results:
- Established patterns for how temperature, bending, and coating thickness affect fiber deformation and optical characteristics.
- Determined the influence of viscoelastic polymer coating relaxation transitions.
- Assessed calculation approaches for optical characteristics like refractive indices and birefringence.
- Identified original results regarding the nonlinear behavior of system materials.
Conclusions:
- Thermal-force, bending, and coating properties significantly alter Panda-type optical fiber behavior.
- The study provides a comprehensive understanding of these influences, crucial for fiber design and application.
- Nonlinear material behavior plays a key role in the observed deformation and optical changes.
Keywords:
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