Refractive Index Changes in Optical Fibers Subject to Diametral Stress.

Abstract

The changes in refractive index induced by the photoelastic effect when an optical fiber is subjected to a uniformly applied diametral stress are described. For easily achievable values of the force per unit length applied to the fiber, it was found that regions of equal or higher refractive index than the core may be induced in the outer region of the fiber. Thus the stressed region is capable of acting as a mode converter that affects the transmission characteristics of the fiber. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043035

Entities

People

  • Bernard Bendow
  • Peter D. Gianino

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Fibers
  • Information Systems
  • Ionospheric Propagation
  • Materials
  • New York
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optical Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Refractive Index

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Spectroscopy.