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21 December 1978 Semi-Automated Measurements Of The Transmission Medium
William M. Simpson, G.Thomas Holmes, Walter F. Love, Miles E. Vance
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Abstract
The measurement sequence for the characterization of graded-refractive-index optical waveguide fibers in a manufacturing environment is presented. The sequence has been designed for minimum human interaction and high throughput. The optical fibers, characterized by attenuation rate, bandwidth, numerical aperture, and optical core diameter, are measured on a quality assurance system driven by a mini-computer. This semi-automated system, consisting of optical and electronic hardware and software for complete characterization, is described. Finally, the measurement methods and current test conditions are presented.
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William M. Simpson, G.Thomas Holmes, Walter F. Love, and Miles E. Vance "Semi-Automated Measurements Of The Transmission Medium", Proc. SPIE 0150, Laser and Fiber Optics Communications, (21 December 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956709
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KEYWORDS
Optical fibers

Waveguides

Sensors

Mirrors

Signal attenuation

Near field optics

Near field

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