Open AccessNon-invasive characterization of microstructured optical fibers using Fourier domain optical coherence tomography
Author(s) -
J. Jasapara
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/opex.13.001228
Subject(s) - optical coherence tomography , optics , fourier transform , materials science , fourier domain , optical fiber , optical tomography , physics , quantum mechanics
Fourier domain optical coherence tomography (FDOCT) is used to non-invasively measure properties of the hole pattern in microstructured fibers. Features in the FDOCT data are interpreted and related to the hole diameter and spacing. Measurement examples are demonstrated for three different fibers with one hole, three holes at the vertices of an equilateral triangle, and a full triangular lattice. These studies provide the first path to real time monitoring of microstructured fibers during their draw.