Ultraviolet-induced absorption losses in hydrogen-loaded optical fibers and in presensitized optical fibers

Authors
Canning, J Aslund, M Hu, PF
Citation
J. Canning et al., Ultraviolet-induced absorption losses in hydrogen-loaded optical fibers and in presensitized optical fibers, OPTICS LETT, 25(22), 2000, pp. 1621-1623
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
OPTICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
01469592 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
22
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1621 - 1623
Database
ISI
SICI code
0146-9592(20001115)25:22<1621:UALIHO>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Reduced hydroxyl formation in presensitized fibers exposed to cw 244-nm lig ht after hydrogen outdiffusion is reported. The OH band in the presensitize d fiber shifts toward 1390 nm. In the fully hydrogen-loaded fiber the OH ba nd is centered at 1397 nm and does not shift with fluence. (C) 2000 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: 160.2290, 160.4670, 060.2340, 260.5130, 050 .2770, 060.2270.