Title :
Index matching fluids for long wavelength (1.2¿1.6 ¿m) fibre-optic applications
Author :
Melliar-Smith, C.M. ; Lazay, P.D. ; Pasteur, G.A. ; Chandross, E.A. ; Wood, D.L.
Author_Institution :
Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, USA
Abstract :
Halocarbon fluids (FXCCF2)n, where X = Cl or Br have been used to index-match silica in the 800¿2000 nm region. These fluids, unlike silicones or hydrocarbon fluids, are free of CH and OH absorption, and are resistant to hydrolysis and moisture absorption.
Keywords :
optical fibres; optical materials; organic compounds; refractive index; Br; CH absorption; Cl; FXCCF2; OH absorption; fibre optic applications; halocarbon fluids; refractive index matching fluids;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19800282
