Minimization of conical particles in carbon coatings of optical fibers prepared by thermal chemical vapor deposition

Shin-Shueh Chen; Sham-Tsong Shiue; Kai-Jen Cheng; Po-Yu Chen; Hsun-Yu Lin

doi:10.1117/1.2903094

1 April 2008 Minimization of conical particles in carbon coatings of optical fibers prepared by thermal chemical vapor deposition

Shin-Shueh Chen, Sham-Tsong Shiue, Kai-Jen Cheng, Po-Yu Chen, Hsun-Yu Lin

Author Affiliations +

Optical Engineering, Vol. 47, Issue 4, 045005 (April 2008). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2903094

Abstract

Growth of conical particles in carbon films deposited on silica glass fibers prepared by thermal chemical vapor deposition is investigated. The results show that the size and number of conical particles on the silica glass fiber increase with the film thickness and deposition temperature, but this effect is reduced when the carbon films are deposited on silica glass plates. The growth of conical particles on the silica glass fiber is mainly due to the small cross-sectional area of the fibers. These conical particles are against the hermetic property of carbon-coated optical fibers. We propose a method to minimize conical particles in carbon films on silica glass fibers.

©(2008) Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)

Citation Download Citation

Shin-Shueh Chen, Sham-Tsong Shiue, Kai-Jen Cheng, Po-Yu Chen, and Hsun-Yu Lin "Minimization of conical particles in carbon coatings of optical fibers prepared by thermal chemical vapor deposition," Optical Engineering 47(4), 045005 (1 April 2008). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2903094

Published: 1 April 2008

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available