The use of optical fibres as guides in communication systems is now possible with the very pure glass and the silica with low absorption and scattering which are currently available. The characterisation of the materials is as important as the design of the systems. It is necessary to know the total attenuation and its causes in order to improve the manufacturing processes.
Origin
Unknown
Journal Title
Analysis 3 7 1975 365-375
Sector
Primary Papers
Class
PP 1259