Title :
Enhancement of transmission by optimization of crystal structure of silicon-core optical fiber
Author :
Velmiskin, V.V. ; Kononov, N.N. ; Koltashev, V.V. ; Kryukova, E.B. ; Iskhakova, L.D. ; Lavrischev, S.V. ; Plotnichenko, V.G. ; Semjonov, S.L. ; Dianov, E.M.
Author_Institution :
Fiber Opt. Res. Center, RAS, Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
Silicon-core optical fibers were fabricated by the “rod-in-tube” method. Optical losses were reduced to the level of 11-12 dB/cm in a wavelength range of 1.5-6.7 μm owing to a post-drawing treatment similar to zone melting.
Keywords :
optical design techniques; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre losses; zone melting recrystallisation; crystal structure; optical losses; post-drawing treatment; silicon-core optical fiber; transmission enhancement; wavelength 1.5 mum to 6.7 mum; zone melting; Fiber lasers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Heat treatment; Heating; Optical device fabrication; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Semiconductor lasers; Silicon compounds; Thermal stresses;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
