Comparative Measurement of Rayleigh Scattering in Single-Mode Optical Fibers Based on an OTDR Technique

M. E. Fermann, S. B. Poole, D. N. Payne, F. Martinez

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)545-551
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Lightwave Technology
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1988
Externally publishedYes

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