DocumentCode
1019809
Title
Drawing condition dependence of radiation-induced loss in optical fibres
Author
Hanafusa, H. ; Hibino, Y. ; Yamamoto, Fumihiko
Author_Institution
NTT Electrical Communications Laboratories, Tokai, Japan
Volume
22
Issue
2
fYear
1986
Firstpage
106
Lastpage
108
Abstract
The radiation-induced loss in optical fibres drawn at speeds of 120 to 860 m/min and at furnace temperatures of 2000 to 2255°C is examined. It is found that the loss decreases with increasing drawing speed and with decreasing furnace temperature, and is caused by drawing-induced defects.
Keywords
drawing (mechanical); optical fibres; optical losses; optical workshop techniques; radiation effects; drawing speed; drawing-induced defects; furnace temperatures; optical fibres; radiation-induced loss;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19860074
Filename
4256253
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