Title :
Spinning-induced stress distribution affecting beatlength in constantly spun fibers
Author :
Ferrario, Maddalena ; Pietralunga, Silvia M. ; Tacca, Matteo ; Martinelli, Mario
Author_Institution :
CoreCom, Milan
Abstract :
The interplay of fiber drawing parameters and constant spinning process, affecting beatlength in spun fibers, is theoretically investigated. Experimental validation is provided by tomographic stress characterization on fibers spun at different rates and drawing speeds
Keywords :
optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre testing; beatlength; constantly spun fibers; fiber drawing parameters; fiber spinning; stress distribution; tomographic stress characterization; Birefringence; Compressive stress; Cooling; Furnaces; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Residual stresses; Spinning; Thermal stresses; Tomography;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215504
