Abstract
A new technique for comparing the Rayleigh scattering coefficients of single-mode step index fibers is described and its theoretical limitations are discussed. The validity of the technique is proven using telecommunications-grade fibers. Of particular interest is the variation of scatter found with increasing core index. In addition, the influence of small (<0.1 percent) quantities of rare-earth dopant ions on the fiber scatter losses is analyzed for the first time.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 545-551 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Lightwave Technology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |