• DocumentCode
    2299826
  • Title

    Indication of re-circulating catalyst in photosensitive reactions with H2-saturated silica fibers

  • Author

    Viswanathan, Nirmal K. ; Brennan, J.F.

  • Author_Institution
    3M Co., Austin, TX, USA
  • fYear
    2002
  • fDate
    17-22 Mar 2002
  • Firstpage
    107
  • Lastpage
    108
  • Abstract
    The dynamics of Bragg grating growth in UV-sensitized, hydrogen saturated silica fibers are explained using a transient kinetic model. Re-circulation of hydrogen, functioning as catalyst in the photosensitive reactions is believed to be responsible for the increase in the steady state value of the refractive index changes.
  • Keywords
    Bragg gratings; optical fibre fabrication; reaction kinetics theory; refractive index; sensitivity; ultraviolet radiation effects; Bragg grating growth dynamics; H2-saturated silica fibers; SiO2:H; UV-sensitized; hydrogen saturated silica fibers; photosensitive reactions; re-circulating catalyst; refractive index changes; steady state value; transient kinetic model; Bragg gratings; Equations; Fiber gratings; Hydrogen; Laser beams; Optical fiber testing; Refractive index; Silicon compounds; Steady-state; Writing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
  • Print_ISBN
    1-55752-701-6
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/OFC.2002.1036237
  • Filename
    1036237
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=2299826