Microstructured optical fibers for gas sensing systems
Microstructured optical fiber (MOF) includes a cladding extending a length between first and second ends. The cladding includes an inner porous microstructure that at least partially surrounds a hollow core. A perimeter contour of the hollow core has a non-uniform radial distance from a center axis of the cladding such that first segments of the cladding along the perimeter contour have a shorter radial distance from the center axis relative to second segments of the cladding along the perimeter contour. The cladding receives and propagates light energy through the hollow core, and the inner porous microstructure substantially confines the light energy within the hollow core. The cladding defines at least one port hole that extends radially from an exterior surface of the cladding to the hollow core. Each port hole penetrates the perimeter contour of the hollow core through one of the second segments of the cladding.
- Research Organization:
- GE Global Research, Niskayuna, New York (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AR0000543
- Assignee:
- General Electric Company
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,791,619
- Application Number:
- 14/876,411
- OSTI ID:
- 1399910
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2015 Oct 06
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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