title: Analysis and removal of fracture damage during and subsequent to holey fiber cleaving.
abstract: The damage caused by cleaving holey fibers is investigated as a function of cleaving force. Comparisons are made with standard optical fibers and holey fibers. Optimum cleaving forces are determined for a number of holey fiber air fractions and fiber diameters. A simple technique for removing cleave damage is also presented.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Huntington
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lyytikainen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Canning