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Index-of-refraction matching materials for optical fiber splicing

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Abstract

Fusion welding,1 contact splicing,2 and the use of index-of-refraction matching materials are the three primary techniques used to make low-loss optical fiber connections. While the first two methods are useful for single-fiber splicing, the Bell System silicon-chip array connector3 requires an index-of-refraction matching material.4 This report documents matching material testing and evaluation and presents results for the silicone gel used in several early Bell System applications.

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