Title :
Silica-air microstructured fibers: properties and applications
Author :
Windeler, R.S. ; Wagener, J.L. ; DiGiovanni, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol., AT&T Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We present results of three silica-air fiber types possessing unique characteristics, which are not possible with conventional MCVD fibers. We summarize the optical and mechanical properties of these fibers and review potential applications.
Keywords :
air; mechanical properties; optical fibre cladding; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre testing; silicon compounds; applications; communication system devices; conventional MCVD fiber; mechanical properties; microstructured fibers; optical properties; potential applications; properties; review; silica-air fiber types; silica-air microstructured fibers; Apertures; Fiber lasers; Loss measurement; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical refraction; Photonic crystal fibers; Preforms; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766009
