Polishing micro-optic components for use in photonic systems

Irene M. Peterson

doi:10.1117/12.446635

29 October 2001 Polishing micro-optic components for use in photonic systems

Irene M. Peterson

Proceedings Volume 4595, Photonic Systems and Applications; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.446635
Event: International Symposium on Photonics and Applications, 2001, Singapore, Singapore

Abstract

A fundamental understanding of the mechanisms and variables involved in mechanical and chemical material removal can reduce the trail and error involved in designing a polishing schedule. This paper summarizes some key results from the literature on the relationship between damage mechanisms, removal rates, materials properties and polishing machine variables. A case history on development of a schedule for fiber polishing illustrates some practical examples of the challenges encountered, and also discusses the effects of different abrasive materials.

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Irene M. Peterson "Polishing micro-optic components for use in photonic systems", Proc. SPIE 4595, Photonic Systems and Applications, (29 October 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.446635

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