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Heavy Metal Halide Glasses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

Martin G. Drexhage
Martin G. Drexhage*
Affiliation:
Solid State Sciences Directorate (RADC/ESMO), Rome Air Development Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA 01731
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Abstract

Optical fibers with attenuations much lower than those attainable in present-day silicate waveguides are possible in theory if mid-infrared operating wavelengths are used. The loss mechanisms, materials, and problems inherent in obtaining such fibers are discussed. Among several candidates, heavy metal fluoride glasses are suggested as being must suited to low and moderate loss fiber applications in the 2-5 micrometer spectral region.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 88: Symposium P – Optical Fiber Materials and Properties , 1986 , 109
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1987

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