Abstract
Comparison with a viscoelastic analysis shows that, for a step-index optical waveguide, the "fluid core" assumption provides a better approximation to the thermal stresses than the "elastic core" assumption. In this paper, we present an analysis of the stresses in a graded-index fiber, based on the fluid core assumption. A more realistic estimate of the setting temperature is also provided. The influence of the calculated stresses on the refractive index profile is shown to be significant.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 323-332 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1982 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry