Title :
Simultaneous noncontact fiber tension and diameter measurement using Fourier domain optical coherence tomography
Author :
Jasapara, J. ; Yablon, A. ; Wielandy, S.
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The diameter and tension of an optical fiber are simultaneously measured using Fourier domain optical coherence tomography. This technique does not perturb the fiber and it may potentially be applied during the fiber draw process.
Keywords :
Fourier transform spectrometers; diameter measurement; mechanical variables measurement; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre testing; optical tomography; tensile strength; Fourier domain optical coherence tomography; fiber draw process; noncontact fiber diameter measurement; noncontact fiber tension measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
