Infrared Power Delivery in the 2.7 µm Band in Fluoride Glass Fiber
- 1 June 1981
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
- Vol. 20 (6) , L392-394
- https://doi.org/10.1143/jjap.20.l392
Abstract
The 2.7 µm-band power-delivery characteristics of GdF3-BaF2-ZrF4-AlF3 glass fibers were investigated using an HF laser emitting at 2.6–3.0 µm wavelengths. Typical delivered power, without fiber damage, exceeded 0.6 W for a 300 µm core diameter and 4 meter long fiber, corresponding to a transmission efficiency of about 30%. The power-transmission capability in the 2.7 µm band makes the fluoride glass fiber very attractive as a flexible waveguide for laser printers and other applications.Keywords
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