Self-propelled self-focusing damage in the optical fibres
Abstract
An experimental study of the characteristics of self-focusing damage in single-mode silica optical fibers is presented. It is found that the process is energy-density dependent. The damage is shown to result in the formation of regular cavities in the core of the waveguide which contain oxygen. Results indicate that the optical attenuation of the fiber increases rapidly above 1050 C.
- Publication:
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Lasers 1987; Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Lasers and Applications
- Pub Date:
- 1988
- Bibcode:
- 1988laap.conf..859K
- Keywords:
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- Laser Damage;
- Optical Fibers;
- Self Focusing;
- Argon Lasers;
- Continuous Wave Lasers;
- Damage Assessment;
- Laser Mode Locking;
- Oxygen;
- Yag Lasers;
- Optics