Fiber Strength.

Abstract

High strength optical fibers communication system construction. This report summarizes an effort to increase fiber strength by coating (sizing) with polymers which reduce surface damage. The polyethylene coating investigated increased the strength of fused silica fibers from 143 MN/sq to 3440 MN/sq for short gage lengths. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 1975
Accession Number
ADA017720

Entities

People

  • G. Achutaramayya
  • William D. Scott

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Construction
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Fibers
  • Materials
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optical Materials

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials