Progress In The Fabrication Of Mid-Infrared Optical Fibers

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Abstract
Progress in the design, fabrication, and characterization of vitreous mid-infrared (IR) optical fibers suitable for medical applications such as surgery, cauterization, thermal imaging, and microanalysis is reviewed. Specifically, we describe the current status and future prospects for chalcogenide glass fibers operating from approximately 2 to 12 microns in the IR; and heavy metal fluoride glass fibers operating from the near-UV to approximately 7 microns in the IR. Results of recent measurements of optical and mechanical characteristics of IR glass fibers will be presented.

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