Novel Visible Light Emitting Optical Fibers Using Up-Conversion

    Authors

    W. Hageman; J. H. Cho; M. Bass; D. G. Deppe; T. Hawkins; P. Foy;J. Ballato

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Disp. Technol.

    Keywords

    Displays; luminescence; optical fiber applications; optical frequency; conversion; safety; Engineering, Electrical & Electronic; Optics; Physics, Applied

    Abstract

    Optical fibers are described that emit visible light along their length when particulate up-converters in the cladding are excited by light from semiconductor light sources propagating in the core and leaking into the cladding. These eye-catching fibers can be made in almost any color. They can enhance the display of safety gear, enliven novelty clothing displays, make more spectacular theatrical costumes and find use in a wide range of specialty fabrics for other novel display applications.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Display Technology

    Volume

    7

    Issue/Number

    5

    Publication Date

    1-1-2011

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    295

    Last Page

    300

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000289901400001

    ISSN

    1551-319X

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