Robust Multimaterial Chalcogenide Fibers Produced By A Hybrid Fiber-Fabrication Process

Abstract

Double-crucible cane fabrication of highly purified chalcogenide-glass was combined with multimaterial thermal fiber drawing to produce robust low-loss 0.2 NA chalcogenide fibers. Optical transmission losses were shown to be less than 1.1 dB/m at wavelengths of 1.5, 2.0 and 4.6 μm. Fiber transmission > 97% at the 1.5 μm design wavelength was demonstrated using single-layer anti-reflection coatings that were durable under temperature, humidity and abrasion tests. Tensile-strength tests proved that the mechanical strength of the fiber was improved by a factor of 1000 compared to a jacket-free chalcogenide fiber. Multiwatt power transmission in single mode fiber was demonstrated.

Publication Date

6-9-2017

Publication Title

Optical Materials Express

Volume

7

Issue

7

Number of Pages

2336-2345

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1364/OME.7.002336

Socpus ID

85020399409 (Scopus)

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85020399409

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