Mid-IR high-power transmission through chalcogenide fibers: current results and future challenges

Lynda E. Busse; John A. Moon; Jasbinder Singh Sanghera; Ishwar D. Aggarwal

doi:10.1117/12.274278

13 May 1997 Mid-IR high-power transmission through chalcogenide fibers: current results and future challenges

Lynda E. Busse, John A. Moon, Jasbinder Singh Sanghera, Ishwar D. Aggarwal

Proceedings Volume 2966, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 1996; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274278
Event: Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 1996, 1996, Boulder, CO, United States

Abstract

We present current results and discuss future potential for laser power transmission through chalcogenide fibers in the 2-11 micrometers wavelength region. Results include both high average power and high peak power laser transmission. Multiple pulse laser induced damage thresholds are presented for polished glass surfaces, bulk glass and fiber endfaces. Important issues for optimum power delivery are discussed, including antireflection coatings on fiber endfaces and a method for smoothing the fiber output spatial distribution.

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Lynda E. Busse, John A. Moon, Jasbinder Singh Sanghera, and Ishwar D. Aggarwal "Mid-IR high-power transmission through chalcogenide fibers: current results and future challenges", Proc. SPIE 2966, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 1996, (13 May 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274278

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