Specialty optical fiber products for sensor applications

Paul E. Sanders

doi:10.1117/12.191847

1 November 1994 Specialty optical fiber products for sensor applications

Paul E. Sanders

Proceedings Volume 2292, Fiber Optic and Laser Sensors XII; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.191847
Event: SPIE's 1994 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1994, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

3M has developed and commercialized a line of specialty single-mode fibers to meet the unique requirements of advanced fiber optic sensor applications. 3M implements a dual- technology approach which combines novel materials technology with optical waveguide design to produce high-performance fibers which have been qualified in many military and aerospace programs. The 3M product offering includes high numerical aperture single-mode fibers which tightly confine the guided mode to resist bending losses in miniature sensor packaging configurations. 3M offers a complete line of polarization-control fiber products to allow all-fiber construction of sensor optical circuits. Standard polarization-maintaining fibers that feature reduced size and high numerical aperture are designed specifically for use in high- density, miniature sensor coil applications. 3M single-polarization (polarizing) fiber is remarkably versatile, enabling system construction and packaging previously limited by conventional polarizer technology. All 3M polarization-control products employ unique coating and packaging materials to meet demanding optical and mechanical specifications from -55 degree(s)C to +85 degree(s)C. Fiber specifications and performance data, including radiation performance, will be presented along with strength and reliability data.

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Paul E. Sanders "Specialty optical fiber products for sensor applications", Proc. SPIE 2292, Fiber Optic and Laser Sensors XII, (1 November 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.191847

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