Infrared fibers and their applications / James A. Harrington.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harrington, James A., 1942- author.

Contributor:

Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers.

Series:

SPIE monograph ; PM135.

SPIE Press monograph ; PM135

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fiber optics.

Infrared technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 298 pages : illustrations) : digital file.

Place of Publication:

Bellingham, Wash. (1000 20th St. Bellingham WA 98225-6705 USA) : SPIE, c2004.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Summary:

As an expert in the field with nearly 30 years' experience, Harrington provides complete and up-to-date coverage of infrared fiber technology. Readers are given in-depth facts about the three key types of IR fibers, including how they developed and how they work. What sets this book apart is its comprehensive look at current and future applications, such as IR fiber amplifiers and photonic bandgap fibers, as well as fabrication techniques. Scientists, engineers, and business people will learn about their myriad uses and possible uses in telecommunications, medicine and surgery, and sensors, among others.

Contents:

ch. 1. Introduction to infrared fiber optics

1.0. Historical overview

1.1. Types of IR fibers

1.2. General properties of IR fibers

1.3. General applications of IR fibers

chapter 2. Theoretical foundations of infrared fiber optic transmission : solid-core fibers

2.0. Introduction

2.1. Ray optic theory of fiber transmission

2.2. Refractive indices of optical materials

2.3. Loss mechanisms in IR fibers

2.4. Dispersion

2.5. Mechanical properties of fibers

chapter 3. Theoretical foundations of infrared fiber optic transmission : hollow-core fibers

3.0. Introduction

3.1. Rectangular metal guides

3.2. Circular metal guides

3.3. Omnidirectional waveguides

chapter 4. Halide glass fiber optics

4.0. Introduction

4.1. Glass composition and key physical properties

4.2. Optical properties of bulk glass

4.3. Fiber fabrication

4.4. Optical properties of fiber

4.5. Mechanical properties of fiber

4.6. Miscellaneous halide glasses

chapter 5. Chalcogenide glass fiber optics

5.0. Introduction

5.1. Glass composition and key physical properties

5.2. Optical properties of bulk glass

5.3. Fiber fabrication

5.4. Optical properties of fiber

5.5. Mechanical properties of fiber

5.6. Other chalcogenide glasses

chapter 6. Crystalline fiber optics

6.0. Introduction

6.1. Polycrystalline fiber optics

6.2. Single-crystal fiber optics

chapter 7. Hollow-core fiber optics.

7.0. Introduction

7.1. Structure of hollow waveguides

7.2. Hollow waveguide fabrication

7.3. Optical properties of hollow waveguides

7.4. Mechanical properties of hollow waveguides

chapter 8. IR fiber optic sensor applications

8.0. Introduction

8.1. Chemical sensors

8.2. Temperature measurements

8.3. Coherent bundles for thermal imaging

8.4. Miscellaneous sensor applications

chapter 9. Laser power delivery through IR fibers

9.0. Introduction

9.1. Solid-core fibers

9.2. Hollow waveguides

9.3. Power applications

chapter 10. IR fiber amplifiers

10.0. Introduction

10.1. Brief review of optical fiber amplifiers

10.2. Fluoride glass optical fiber amplifiers

10.3. Chalcogenide glass optical fiber amplifiers

10.4. Polycrystalline optical fiber amplifiers

11.0. Introduction

11.1. Photonic bandgap hollow IR waveguides

11.2. Other novel approaches to making waveguides

Index.

Notes:

"SPIE digital library."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780819481139 (electronic)

OCLC:

606654357

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.