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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.869446
