Spectral Properties Of Several Infrared Transmitting Fiber Optics

S. E. Hodges; J. D. Carpenter

doi:10.1117/12.961090

12 May 1986 Spectral Properties Of Several Infrared Transmitting Fiber Optics

S. E. Hodges, J. D. Carpenter

Proceedings Volume 0618, Infrared Optical Materials and Fibers IV; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.961090
Event: O-E/LASE'86 Symposium, 1986, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The use of infrared transmitting fiber optics (IRFO) will improve or make feasible many radiometric systems. However, the characteristics of existing IRFO are relatively unknown. Santa Barbara Research Center, a subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft Company, is in the process of collecting and characterizing fiber optics that transmit infrared radiation. Data collected for various fiber types are presented and anticipated minimum requirements for IRFO test plans are discussed. Specifically, spectral loss and angular response measurements for KRS-5 and other metal halides, arsenic germanium selenide (AsGeSe), germanium antimonide selenium (GeSeSb), zirconium fluoride and fused silica fibers are presented. Fused silica data are included because some samples showed low losses for radiation wavelengths beyond 2 μm. Cut-on and/or cut-off wavelengths and other structures are discussed for each curve presented. Measurement apparatus and methods are described. We conclude with a description of current and anticipated tests of IRFO spectral loss, angular response, stability, radiation hardness, cyclic flex limits and high and low temperature limits.

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S. E. Hodges and J. D. Carpenter "Spectral Properties Of Several Infrared Transmitting Fiber Optics", Proc. SPIE 0618, Infrared Optical Materials and Fibers IV, (12 May 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.961090

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