Drawing condition dependence of radiation-induced loss in optical fibres
Hiroaki HanafusaNTT Electrical Communications Laboratories, Tokai, WIbaraki 319-11, JapanY. HibinoNTT Electrical Communications Laboratories, Tokai, WIbaraki 319-11, JapanF. YamamotoNTT Electrical Communications Laboratories, Tokai, WIbaraki 319-11, Japan
1986en
ABI
Abstract
The radiation-induced loss in optical fibres drawn at speeds of 120 to 860 m/min and at furnace temperatures of 2000 to 2255°C is examined. It is found that the loss decreases with increasing drawing speed and with decreasing furnace temperature, and is caused by drawing-induced defects.
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