公开(公告)号：US4741752A

公开(公告)日：1988-05-03

申请号：US756304

申请日：1985-07-18

Applicant: Paul W. France ,  John R. Williams ,  Steven F. Carter

Inventor： Paul W. France ,  John R. Williams ,  Steven F. Carter

IPC: C03B5/00 ,  C03B5/08 ,  C03B5/225 ,  C03B37/014 ,  C03C3/32 ,  C03C13/04 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/02 ,  C03B5/16

CPC classification number: C03C3/325 ,  C03B5/08 ,  C03B5/225 ,  C03C13/042 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  Y10S501/904 ,  Y10S65/16

Abstract: A process for treating a halide, e.g. fluoride, glass composition, characterized by contacting a melt of the composition with dry oxygen. Oxygen, simply on contact with a fluoride glass melt, converts transition metals, e.g. from Fe(II) to Fe(III), from one stable state to another and thereby reduces loss at transmission wavelengths in optical fiber, e.g. the loss at 2.7 .mu.m attributable to Fe(II).

Abstract translation: 一种处理卤化物的方法，例如 氟化物，玻璃组合物，其特征在于使组合物的熔体与干氧接触。 氧气，简单地与氟化物玻璃熔体接触，转化过渡金属，例如。 从Fe（II）到Fe（III），从一个稳定状态到另一个稳定状态，从而减少光纤中的透射波长的损耗。 由于铁（II）的损失为2.7亿美元。

公开(公告)号：US4718929A

公开(公告)日：1988-01-12

申请号：US544129

申请日：1983-10-21

Applicant: Joseph M. Power ,  Ahmad Sarhangi

Inventor： Joseph M. Power ,  Ahmad Sarhangi

IPC: C03B37/018 ,  C03C3/32 ,  C03C13/04 ,  C03C17/02 ,  C03B19/06

CPC classification number: C03B37/01807 ,  C03B37/01846 ,  C03C13/041 ,  C03C13/042 ,  C03C3/325 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  Y10S65/16

Abstract: A vapor phase method for making a metal halide material useful for the manufacture of an infrared transmitting optical waveguide fiber or other optical device, and the use of the method for making such a device, wherein a halogenated beta-diketonate of a metal to be incorporated in the device is converted to the corresponding metal halide by controlled decomposition of the halogenated diketonate, are described.

公开(公告)号：US4654065A

公开(公告)日：1987-03-31

申请号：US805012

申请日：1985-12-05

Applicant: Robert J. Naumann ,  Edwin C. Ethridge

Inventor： Robert J. Naumann ,  Edwin C. Ethridge

IPC: C03B37/012 ,  C03B37/027 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B37/025

CPC classification number: C03B37/01205 ,  C03B37/01274 ,  C03B37/027 ,  C03B37/02736 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2201/84 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2205/04

Abstract: Apparatus and method for forming ultrapure glass rods (13) or fibers (28) from a polycrystalline rod (11) in which the method comprises the steps of heating a selected short section of the rod in the first furnace (21) to form a molten zone of the rod, heating a second selected short section of the rod in a second furnace (19) which initially is separated from the first furnace by a very short gap to form a second molten zone of the rod which initially is contiguous with and part of the first molten zone of the rod to form a single molten zone 14, and then gradually moving the first and second furnaces apart to first form a rod (13) and then, ultimately, a fiber (28), of ultrapure glass in the increasingly widening gap forming therebetween.

Abstract translation: 用于从多晶棒（11）形成超纯玻璃棒（13）或纤维（28）的装置和方法，其中所述方法包括在所述第一炉（21）中加热所述棒的选定短部分以形成熔融 所述杆的区域在第二炉（19）中加热所述杆的第二选定短段，所述第二炉（19）最初与所述第一炉隔开非常短的间隙，以形成所述杆的第二熔融区，所述第二熔融区最初与所述第二炉 的杆的第一熔融区域形成单个熔融区域14，然后逐渐移动第一和第二炉子，以首先形成杆（13），然后形成最终为纤维（28）的超纯玻璃纤维 间隙形成越来越宽。

公开(公告)号：US4378987A

公开(公告)日：1983-04-05

申请号：US311786

申请日：1981-10-15

Applicant: Stephen B. Miller ,  Peter C. Schultz

Inventor： Stephen B. Miller ,  Peter C. Schultz

IPC: C03B37/014 ,  C03B37/018 ,  G02B6/00 ,  C03B37/025 ,  C03B37/07

CPC classification number: C03B37/01861 ,  C03B37/014 ,  C03B37/0142 ,  C03B37/01807 ,  C03B2201/70 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2201/84 ,  C03B2207/06 ,  C03B2207/28 ,  C03B2207/30 ,  C03B2207/50 ,  C03B2207/85 ,  C03B2207/90 ,  Y10S65/16

Abstract: A glass optical waveguide preform is formed by chemical reaction of gaseous and/or vaporized ingredients within a glass substrate tube. A reactant feed tube extends into a first end of the substrate tube. One of the reactants flows through the feed tube, and another flows through the annular channel between the feed and substrate tubes. The reactants combine just downstream of the end of the feed tube and react to form particulate material, at least a portion of which deposit in the substrate tube. The output end of the feed tube traverses the substrate tube so that the region of maximum soot deposition moves along the length of the substrate tube. A hot zone traverses the substrate tube in synchronism with the feed tube to sinter the deposited soot.

Abstract translation: 玻璃光波导预制件通过玻璃基板管内气态成分和/或蒸发成分的化学反应而形成。 反应物进料管延伸到基材管的第一端。 反应物中的一个流过进料管，另一个反应物流过进料管和基材管之间的环形通道。 反应物刚好在进料管的末端的下游结合并反应形成颗粒材料，其中至少一部分沉积在基材管中。 进料管的输出端穿过衬底管，使得最大烟灰沉积区域沿衬底管的长度移动。 热区域与进料管同步地穿过基材管以烧结沉积的烟灰。

公开(公告)号：US20180251392A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-06

申请号：US15968958

申请日：2018-05-02

Applicant: FOMS Inc.

Inventor： Leo Volfson ,  Dmitry Starodubov

IPC: C03B37/025 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B37/03 ,  C03C25/106 ,  G02B6/02

CPC classification number: C03B37/0253 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B37/032 ,  C03B2201/12 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2205/04 ,  C03B2205/30 ,  C03B2205/40 ,  C03B2205/62 ,  C03B2205/67 ,  C03B2205/72 ,  C03B2205/74 ,  C03C25/106 ,  C03C25/12 ,  G02B6/02395 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to systems and methods for forming an optical fiber in a low gravity environment, and an optical fiber formed in a low gravity environment. The system can include a preform holder configured to secure a preform; a heating element secured to a heating element stage and residing adjacent the preform holder; a heating element stage motor configured to move the heating element stage; a tension sensor; a spool; a spool tension motor coupled to the spool and configured to rotate the spool; and a control system communicably coupled to the heating element stage motor and the spool tension motor and configured to control the movement of the heating element stage based on a rotational speed of the spool. The optical fiber can include a fluoride composition, such ZrF4-BaF2-LaF3-AlF3-NaF (ZBLAN), and can be characterized by an insertion loss in a range from 13 dB/1000 km to 120 dB/1000 km.

公开(公告)号：US09988295B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US15432817

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: FOMS Inc.

Inventor： Leo Volfson ,  Dmitry Starodubov

IPC: G02B6/02 ,  C03B37/025 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B37/03 ,  C03C25/10

CPC classification number: C03B37/0253 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B37/032 ,  C03B2201/12 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2205/04 ,  C03B2205/30 ,  C03B2205/40 ,  C03B2205/62 ,  C03B2205/67 ,  C03B2205/72 ,  C03B2205/74 ,  C03C25/106 ,  G02B6/02395 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to systems and methods for forming an optical fiber in a low gravity environment, and an optical fiber formed in a low gravity environment. The system can include a preform holder configured to secure a preform; a heating element secured to a heating element stage and residing adjacent the preform holder; a heating element stage motor configured to move the heating element stage; a tension sensor; a spool; a spool tension motor coupled to the spool and configured to rotate the spool; and a control system communicably coupled to the heating element stage motor and the spool tension motor and configured to control the movement of the heating element stage based on a rotational speed of the spool. The optical fiber can include a fluoride composition, such ZrF4-BaF2-LaF3-AlF3-NaF (ZBLAN), and can be characterized by an insertion loss in a range from 13 dB/1000 km to 120 dB/1000 km.

公开(公告)号：US20150266767A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US13840987

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Richard L. Glover ,  William F. Seng

Inventor： Richard L. Glover ,  William F. Seng

IPC: C03B37/025 ,  G02B1/00 ,  C03C25/10 ,  C03B37/012 ,  C03B37/026 ,  C03B37/03 ,  G02B6/02 ,  C03C13/04

CPC classification number: C03B37/0253 ,  C03B37/01211 ,  C03B37/0126 ,  C03B37/027 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B37/032 ,  C03B2201/78 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2205/00 ,  C03B2205/30 ,  C03B2205/40 ,  C03C13/04 ,  C03C13/042 ,  C03C13/043 ,  C03C25/106 ,  C03C2218/32 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/02

Abstract: Optical fibers with previously unattainable characteristics and the method of producing the same are disclosed and claimed herein. Specifically, the application discloses and claims a method to produce ZBLAN, Indium Fluoride, Germanate and Chalcogenide optical fibers and other similar optical fibers in a microgravity environment. The resulting optical fibers have unique molecular structures not attainable when optical fibers with the identical chemical composition are produced in a standard 1 gravity environment.The method of the invention requires a novel draw tower and modified preform, which are specifically designed to operate in microgravity environments. A lead wire is inserted into the preform that, when wound onto a spool in the draw tower, causes a fiber to form. The pull rate of the lead wire controls the diameter of the fiber.

Abstract translation: 具有先前无法实现的特性的光纤及其制造方法在此公开和要求保护。 具体地，本申请公开了一种在微重力环境中生产ZBLAN，氟化铟，德国酸盐和硫族化物光纤和其他类似光纤的方法。 当在标准1重力环境中产生具有相同化学成分的光纤时，所得到的光纤具有不可获得的独特的分子结构。 本发明的方法需要一种新颖的拉制塔和改进的预制件，其被专门设计成在微重力环境中操作。 将引线插入预成型件中，当将其引导到拉制塔中的线轴上时，导致形成纤维。 引线的拉伸速度控制纤维的直径。

公开(公告)号：US20150104138A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14511898

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: Michael David Johnson ,  Raymond Andrew Motes

Inventor： Michael David Johnson ,  Raymond Andrew Motes

IPC: G02B6/02 ,  C03B37/10 ,  C03C25/00 ,  G02B1/00

CPC classification number: C03C25/002 ,  C03B37/022 ,  C03B37/023 ,  C03B37/026 ,  C03B37/10 ,  C03B37/15 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2201/88 ,  G02B1/00

Abstract: An apparatus used for the fabrication of fiberoptic waveguides utilizing a novel melting and resolidifying apparatus and method while under microgravity conditions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the optical fiber core has a lower melting point than the cladding and the core is melted and resolidified under microgravity conditions. The molten lower melting point core is thus contained by the higher melting point cladding while under microgravity conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在微重力条件下利用新颖的熔化和再凝固装置和方法制造光纤波导的装置。 在一个实施例中，光纤芯具有比包层更低的熔点，并且芯在微重力条件下熔化和重新固化。 因此，在微重力条件下，熔融的较低熔点的芯因此被较高的熔点包层所包含。

公开(公告)号：US20120314995A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13448003

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: Liang Dong ,  Brian Thomas ,  Libin Fu

Inventor： Liang Dong ,  Brian Thomas ,  Libin Fu

IPC: G02B6/032 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02F1/365 ,  C03B37/0122 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2203/10 ,  C03B2203/14 ,  C03B2203/42 ,  C03B2205/08 ,  C03B2205/10 ,  G02B6/02214 ,  G02B6/02333 ,  G02B6/02357 ,  G02F1/395 ,  H01S3/0057 ,  H01S3/06729 ,  H01S3/06754

Abstract: Various embodiments of optical fiber designs and fabrication processes for ultra small core fibers (USCF) are disclosed. In some embodiments, the USCF includes a core that is at least partially surrounded by a region comprising first features. The USCF further includes a second region at least partially surrounding the first region. The second region includes second features. In an embodiment, the first features are smaller than the second features, and the second features have a filling fraction greater than about 90 percent. The first features and/or the second features may include air holes. Embodiments of the USCF may provide dispersion tailoring. Embodiments of the USCF may be used with nonlinear optical devices configured to provide, for example, a frequency comb or a supercontinuum.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于超小芯纤维（USCF）的光纤设计和制造工艺的各种实施例。 在一些实施例中，USCF包括至少部分地被包括第一特征的区域包围的芯。 USCF还包括至少部分围绕第一区域的第二区域。 第二个区域包括第二个特征。 在一个实施例中，第一特征小于第二特征，并且第二特征具有大于约90％的填充分数。 第一特征和/或第二特征可以包括气孔。 USCF的实施例可以提供色散调整。 USCF的实施例可以与被配置为提供例如频率梳或超连续谱的非线性光学装置一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US07848606B1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US12047805

申请日：2008-03-13

Applicant: Michael R. LaPointe ,  Dennis S. Tucker

Inventor： Michael R. LaPointe ,  Dennis S. Tucker

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/02 ,  C03B25/00 ,  C03B37/10 ,  C03B37/02

CPC classification number: C03B37/01205 ,  C03B32/00 ,  C03B37/027 ,  C03B2201/78 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2201/86

Abstract: A method is provided for eliminating crystals in non-oxide optical fiber preforms as well as optical fibers drawn therefrom. The optical-fiber-drawing axis of the preform is aligned with the force of gravity. A magnetic field is applied to the preform as it is heated to at least a melting temperature thereof. The magnetic field is applied in a direction that is parallel to the preform's optical-fiber-drawing axis. The preform is then cooled to a temperature that is less than a glass transition temperature of the preform while the preform is maintained in the magnetic field. When the processed preform is to have an optical fiber drawn therefrom, the preform's optical-fiber-drawing axis is again aligned with the force of gravity and a magnetic field is again applied along the axis as the optical fiber is drawn from the preform.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种消除非氧化物光纤预制件中的晶体以及从其中拉出的光纤的方法。 预成型件的光纤拉伸轴与重力对齐。 当预热体被加热到至少其熔融温度时，施加磁场。 磁场沿与预成型件的光纤拉伸轴平行的方向施加。 然后将预成型件冷却至小于预成型件的玻璃化转变温度的温度，同时将预制件保持在磁场中。 当经处理的预成型件具有从其中拉出的光纤时，预成型件的光纤拉伸轴线再次与重力对准，并且随着从预成型件拉出光纤，沿轴线再次施加磁场。