The hydrostatic pressure‐induced stresses in double‐coated optical fibers |
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| Authors: | Sham‐Tsong Shiue |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Materials Science , Feng Chia University , Taichung, Taiwan 407, R.O.C. |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Hydrostatic pressure‐induced stresses in double‐coated optical fibers are analyzed. The lateral pressure, radial stress, tangential stress and axial stress in the optic fiber are found. The normal stresses in the optical fiber are proportional to the hydrostatic pressure, and are determined by the material properties of the primary and secondary coating, and their thicknesses. Additionally, microbending losses induced by hydrostatic pressure in double‐coated optical fibers are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | optical fiber normal stress microbending loss polymeric coating |
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