| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T23: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Glasses and Optical Materials: Current Issues and Functional Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Pushing Compositional Limits of Optical Fibers Fabricated Using the Molten Core Method |
| Author(s) |
Miranda P. Stone, Thomas Wade Hawkins, John Ballato |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Miranda P. Stone |
| Abstract Scope |
One of the many goals for continued advancement of specialty optical fibers is pushing the compositional limits of the fiber core to suit specific applications. While many forms of fabrication exist, this research focuses on the Molten Core Method (MCM). This method allows for a greater range of compositional flexibility to be achieved than the more traditional chemical vapor deposition methods, while being a much more straightforward fabrication process than those used for photonic crystal fibers and other such complex core geometries. As a result, the MCM can be used to push the compositional limits of optical fibers with relatively few fabrication steps. However, pushing limits to the extremes is not a simple process and can yield some unexpected and interesting results. This paper provides an overview of results to date and offers new insights into future opportunities, glass systems, and properties critical to next-generation fibers. |