Title :
Infrared Fiber Technology: Its Promise and Status
Author :
Drexhage, Marti N G
Author_Institution :
Solid State Sciences Division, Rome Air Development Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA 01731
Abstract :
Optical fibers with attenuations much lower than those attainable in present-day silicate waveguides are possible in theory if mid-infrared operating wavelengths are used. The loss mechanisms, materials, and problems inherent in obtaining such fibers are discussed. Among several candidates, heavy metal fluoride glasses are suggested as being must suited to low and moderate loss fiber applications in the 2-5 micrometer spectral region.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic wave absorption; Glass; Optical attenuators; Optical distortion; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber losses; Optical fibers; Optical materials; Optical sensors; Rayleigh scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1985. MILCOM 1985. IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1985.4794944
