Photosensitivity and induced losses in phosphosilicate fibers exposed to 157 and 193 nm irradiation

Authors :: Eugeny M. Dianov
Vladimir A. Yamschikov
Sergei L. Semjonov
A A Rybaltovsky
S K Vartapetov
Mikhail M. Bubnov
Mikhail A. Kurzanov
A.Z. Obidin
Yury V. Larionov
Source :: Bragg Gratings, Photosensitivity, and Poling in Glass Waveguides.
Publication Year :: 2003
Publisher :: OSA, 2003.
Abstract: Photosensitivity and induced losses in phosphosilicate fibers depend on irradiation wavelength. The best induced index/loss relation has been obtained for H2-loaded samples at 157 nm irradiation. Pre-exposure procedure failed to decrease the induced losses.

Subjects :: Wavelength
Materials science
Photosensitivity
business.industry
Optoelectronics
Irradiation
business

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