Development of hermetic, fiberoptic components: 2, Integral window laser-initiated devices
Two laser-initiated devices have been fabricated using the developed integral window sealing technology. Integral window components are distinctly different from standard window components in that the integral window is formed in place by the use of a glass preform. Standard window devices require the use of a separate piecepart, the window, which must be sealed in place with an intermediate material. Integral window sealing technology can use either a continuous belt or batch furnace, and it allows the fabrication of components with various window thicknesses. Laser-initiated components fabricated using this process have excellent transmission properties and are hermetic (helium leak rates <1 {times} 10{sup {minus}8} cm{sup 3}/s). This work demonstrates that there are no fundamental barriers limiting the application of integral window technology. 13 refs., 8 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Mound, Miamisburg, OH (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-88DP43495
- OSTI ID:
- 721402
- Report Number(s):
- MLM-ML-91-47-0002; ON: TI91021179
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 25 Jul 1991
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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