Abstract
Multiple-beam Fizeau fringes technique with an opto-thermal device is used to study the effect of temperature on the optical properties of Philips graded-index optical fibres. The refractive index profile of the optical fibre is measured at different temperatures. From these profiles the opto-thermal coefficient, the profile shape parameter α, the cladding/core maximum refractive index difference Δn and some guidance parameters of the optical fibre that play an important role in communication are determined. The variation of oscillation and dispersion energies along the diameter of the optical fibre (energy profile) are calculated at different temperatures. An empirical formula of the energy profile is obtained. Microinterferograms are given for illustrations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 261-275 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Optics and Lasers in Engineering |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |