Accession Number:

AD0607323

Title:

Long Wavelength Infrared Fiber Optics

Descriptive Note:

Interim engineering rept. 15 Jun-15 Sep 1964

Corporate Author:

OPTICS TECHNOLOGY INC BELMONT CA

Personal Author(s):

• Kapany, N. S.
• Simms, R. J.

Report Date:

1964-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

31.0

Abstract:

The results of a literature survey for glasses with longer wavelength infrared transmission than arsenic-sulphur glasses are described in detail. The conclusions of this survey are discussed and samples were obtained of some of the selected glasses. The equipment necessary for this program is described and progress on its fabrication reported. Preliminary attempts to draw fibers with the available samples using existing fiber drawing equipment indicated that closer environmental control is necessary to produce seud-free fibers. This was anticipated, and new equipment is now being built.

Descriptors:

• *FIBER OPTICS
• FIBERS
• GLASS
• SILICON
• LIGHT TRANSMISSION
• GERMANIUM
• ANTIMONY
• ARSENIC
• TELLURIUM
• DRAWING(FORMING)
• SELENIUM

Subject Categories:

• Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE