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ZBLAN fibers: From zero gravity tests to orbital manufacturing

  • Dmitry Starodubov
  • , Shelly Mechery
  • , David Miller
  • , Chris Ulmer
  • , Phil Willems
  • , Jeff Ganley
  • , Dennis Tucker

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Abstract

The experimental findings of low-loss ZBLAN optical fiber fabrication in zero gravity are presented. The mechanisms of the observed phenomena are discussed. We also review the potential opportunity and challenges of orbital manufacturing for ZBLAN optical fiber.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationImaging and Applied Optics - Applied Industrial Optics
Subtitle of host publicationSpectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2014
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557523082, 9781557523082
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventApplied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2014 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: Jul 13 2014Jul 17 2014

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceApplied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period07/13/1407/17/14

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