Fluoride glasses for infra-red optical fibres

16 April 1981

journal article
Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in Electronics Letters

Vol. 17 (8) , 295-296
https://doi.org/10.1049/el:19810207

Abstract

Fluoride glasses in the ZrF₄-BaF₂-RF₃ system (R=Gd, Yb) have been investigated as potential low loss materials for achievement of fibres transmitting wavelengths at about 3–5 μm. Optical measurements confirm the interest in such components and PbF₂ doping allows substantial refractive index increases, making for feasible doped core glass preforms.

Keywords

FLUORIDE GLASSES
REFRACTIVE INDEX
INFRA-RED OPTICAL FIBRES
ZRF4-BAF2-YBF3
OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS
ZRF4-BAF2-RF3 SYSTEM
ZRF4-BAF2-GDF3

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