Title :
Diffusion processes in lightguide materials
Author :
Kirchhof, J. ; Unger, S. ; Knappe, B.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Phys. Hochtechnol. e.V., Jena, Germany
Abstract :
Diffusion of network forming and network modifying elements in silica were investigated. For boron, we found a linear relation between diffusion and viscosity. The diffusion coefficients of the rare earths and aluminum are closely related.
Keywords :
diffusion; optical fibers; optical materials; optical waveguides; aluminum; boron; diffusion coefficients; diffusion processes; lightguide materials; linear relation; network forming; network modifying elements; rare earths; silica; viscosity; Boron; Diffusion processes; Doping; Glass manufacturing; Manufacturing processes; Optical waveguides; Silicon compounds; Temperature dependence; Temperature distribution; Viscosity;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868287
