Title
Multimaterial preform coextrusion for robust chalcogenide optical fibers and tapers
Abbreviated Journal Title
Opt. Lett.
Keywords
EXTRUSION; Optics
Abstract
The development of robust infrared fibers is crucial for harnessing the capabilities of new mid-infrared lasers. We present a novel approach to the fabrication of chalcogenide glass fiber preforms: one-step multimaterial extrusion. The preform consists of a glass core and cladding surrounded by a built-in, thermally compatible, polymer jacket for mechanical support. Using this approach we extrude several preform structures and draw them into robust composite fibers. Furthermore, the polymer cladding allows us to produce robust tapers with submicrometer core diameter. (C) 2012 Optical Society of America
Journal Title
Optics Letters
Volume
37
Issue/Number
13
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
2751
Last Page
2753
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0146-9592
Recommended Citation
"Multimaterial preform coextrusion for robust chalcogenide optical fibers and tapers" (2012). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 3374.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/3374
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