Scattering characteristics of fluoride optical fibers.
The 3-D distribution of scattered light intensity from a short fiber segment was measured to clarify the light scattering characteristics of fluoride fibers that contain alkaline metal ions (Li(+) or Na(+)). It was verified that the scattering loss of fluoride fibers containing alkali exhibits a typical Rayleigh 1/wavelength (4) dependence. In addition, it was found that fluoride fibers containing alkali exhibit strong backscattering, which is distinctive light scattering phenomena for phase-separated glass.
Hattori
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Kanamori
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Sakaguchi
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Ohishi
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