DocumentCode
2423176
Title
Diamond-like film encapsulated fibers for long-length fiber grating production
Author
David, M.M. ; Brennan, J.F. ; Cronk, B. ; Gates, B. ; Nelson, B. ; Jorgensen, C. ; LaBrake, D.L. ; Paolucci, D. ; Byrd, C. ; Valenti, J.
Author_Institution
3M Co., St. Paul, MN, USA
Volume
4
fYear
2000
fDate
7-10 March 2000
Firstpage
169
Abstract
We have developed a process to deposit a thin uniform layer of diamond-like film onto optical fibers. This UV-transparent film protects the fiber during the fiber grating inscription and maintains the geometry of the fiber so long length gratings can be fabricated.
Keywords
diffraction gratings; optical fiber fabrication; UV-transparent film; diamond-like film encapsulated fibers; fiber grating inscription; fibre geometry; long-length fiber grating production; thin uniform layer; Bragg gratings; Coatings; Diamond-like carbon; Electrodes; Fiber gratings; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber testing; Optical films; Optical scattering; Production;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-630-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2000.869446
Filename
869446
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