Centering of lightguide fibers in silicone coatings using forward-scattered light

D. H. Smithgall

doi:10.1364/CLEO.1981.WG2

Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
OSA Technical Digest (Optica Publishing Group, 1981),
paper WG2
•https://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO.1981.WG2

Centering of lightguide fibers in silicone coatings using forward-scattered light

D. H. Smithgall

Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 1981

Washington, D.C. United States
10–12 June 1981
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Optical Fibers: Properties and Performance (WG)

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D. H. Smithgall, "Centering of lightguide fibers in silicone coatings using forward-scattered light," in Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, F. Abbott, J. Ready, T. Li, and G. Sincerbox, eds., OSA Technical Digest (Optica Publishing Group, 1981), paper WG2.

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Abstract

As lightguide fibers are drawn, a polymer coating material is applied to protect the mechanical integrity of the fiber. Proper application and a well-centered coating maximize the fiber strength and minimize transmission toss due to microbending effects. Fiber-coating concentricity must be detected and controlled during the coating application by a noncontact method to preserve fiber strength.

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