Mass Spectrometric Analyses of Bubbles in Fluoride Glasses
Abstract
Gas bubbles in fluorozirconate glasses lead to high losses in otherwise ultra-low loss optical fibers. This report summarizes mass spectrometer analyses performed to characterize these bubbles. All samples were provided by the Naval Research Laboratory. The data suggests the exsolution and complete resorption of an unidentified gas species leaving only residual traces of relatively inert species - Nitrogen, Argon, and possibly Carbon dioxide.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 03, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA197431
Entities
People
- James E. Fenstermacher