Abstract:
The invention is directed to the production of optical fibers from optical fiber preforms using flow physics. The present methods provide for the "drawing" of an optical fiber preform using focusing of the preform by a surrounding fluid, e.g. a heated gas.
Abstract:
A preform (1) is inserted into an oven (3). High-pressure hot fluid causes the end (2) of the fiber to deform and flow out of a nozzle (5). The emitted glass is in the form of a fiber (6).
Abstract:
The invention is directed to the production of optical fibers from optical fiber preforms using flow physics. The present methods provide for the "drawing" of an optical fiber preform using focusing of the preform by a surrounding fluid, e.g. a heated gas.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to the production of optical fibers from optical fiber preforms using flow physics. The present methods provide for the "drawing" of an optical fiber preform using focusing of the preform by a surrounding fluid, e.g. a heated gas.