Gallium lanthanum sulphide fibres for infrared transmission
Gallium lanthanum sulphide fibres for infrared transmission
Gallium lanthanum sulphide (GLS) glass and fiber have potential for use in both active and passive infrared applications. In this paper the optical, thermal, and other key properties, which are essential for understanding the applications and crucial in the quest for practical fibres, are discussed. Glass preparation by melt-quenching and subsequent fibre fabrication is described using both rod-in-tube and extruded preforms. Absorptive and scattering losses are explored as they could represent a fundamental limitation to successful device fabrication. Potential passive and active applications are reported and the prospects for a future generation of sulphide fiber-based devices examined.
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West, Y.D.
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Schweizer, T.
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Brady, D.J.
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29 October 2010
West, Y.D.
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Schweizer, T.
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Brady, D.J.
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Hewak, D.W.
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West, Y.D., Schweizer, T., Brady, D.J. and Hewak, D.W.
(2010)
Gallium lanthanum sulphide fibres for infrared transmission.
Fiber and Integrated Optics, 19 (3), .
(doi:10.1080/01468030050058802).
Abstract
Gallium lanthanum sulphide (GLS) glass and fiber have potential for use in both active and passive infrared applications. In this paper the optical, thermal, and other key properties, which are essential for understanding the applications and crucial in the quest for practical fibres, are discussed. Glass preparation by melt-quenching and subsequent fibre fabrication is described using both rod-in-tube and extruded preforms. Absorptive and scattering losses are explored as they could represent a fundamental limitation to successful device fabrication. Potential passive and active applications are reported and the prospects for a future generation of sulphide fiber-based devices examined.
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Published date: 29 October 2010
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/13655
ISSN: 0146-8030
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