Polymer Optical Fibers

Bhowmik, Kishore; Peng, Gang‐Ding

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-7087-7_38

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“…For optical feeding based SI-POF (using the proposed channel at 405 nm), and depending on the power level, the long term stability of the fiber is of great importance. High temperature and humidity may cause aging problems as it can affect the optical properties of the fiber [35]. However, these problems can be expected in systems with high power levels increasing the fiber temperature up to 60 o C [36], which is not the case in the proposed system using low power, being aging problems negligible.…”

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SI-POF Supporting Power-Over-Fiber in Multi-Gbit/s Transmission for In-Home Networks

Al-Zubaidi

Montero

Vázquez

2021

J. Lightwave Technol.

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We propose the integration of power-over-fiber (PoF) in home networks with multi Gbit/s data transmission based on wavelength-division-multiplexing (WDM) in step-index plastic optical fibers (SI-POF). Different powering architectures are described. The efficiencies of different components are discussed to address the maximum remote energy that can be delivered. Experimental results show the ability of the system to deliver several mW of optical power with negligible data signal quality degradation and with BER of 1×10-10. The potential of utilizing PoF in combination with low-loss WDM-POF to optically powering multiple devices for specific in-home applications and IoT ecosystems is discussed. A PoF scalability analysis is detailed.

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Section: Discussion and Scalability Analysismentioning

confidence: 90%

SI-POF Supporting Power-Over-Fiber in Multi-Gbit/s Transmission for In-Home Networks

Al-Zubaidi

Montero

Vázquez

2021

J. Lightwave Technol.

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“…Nowadays, the optical and mechanical properties of polymer fibers can be changed in a variety of ways. By the application of dyes, the absorption of the fiber can be changed, which can tune the sensitivity of the measurement [41,42]. The possibility of producing microstructured polymer fibers (MPOF) [43,44] (Figure 2) gives the usability to adjust the transmission properties of the fiber such as low attenuation [45] and dispersion [46].…”

Section: Polymer Fiber Optic Sensorsmentioning

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Temperature Sensors based on Polymer Fiber Optic Interferometer

Jędrzejewska‐Szczerska¹

2022

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Temperature measurements are of great importance in many fields of human activities, including industry, technology, and science. For example, obtaining a certain temperature value or a sudden change in it can be the primary control marker of a chemical process. Fiber optic sensors have remarkable properties giving a broad range of applications. They enable continuous real-time temperature control in difficult-to-reach areas, in hazardous working environments (air pollution, chemical or ionizing contamination), and the presence of electromagnetic disturbances. The use of fiber optic temperature sensors in polymer technology can significantly reduce the cost of their production. Moreover, the installation process and usage would be simplified. As a result, these types of sensors would becoming increasingly popular in industrial solutions. This review provides a critical overview of the latest development of fiber optic temperature sensors based on Fabry-Perot interferometer made with polymer technology.

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“…For example, readily accessible commercial 3D printing resins suitable for printing clear components are Formlabs Standard Clear (SC-RGD720) and Stratasys VeroClear (VC-RGD810) [16]. Both have similar photosensitive agents to enable polymerization in the near-UV region and, when polymerized, are likely chemically similar to polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), traditionally used in plastic optics such as optical fibres [17]. Whilst the material compositions are proprietary, the latter is likely to be fluorinated to increase transparency and reduce oxidation.…”

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Anti-Reflection Coatings on 3D-Printed Components

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The use of anti-reflection coatings on 3D-printed components to reduce both Fresnel reflections and scattering is explored. Two similar photo-initiated acrylic commercial material structures, known as Standard Clear (SC: T~60% @ λ = 800 nm) and VeroClear (VC: T~90% @ λ = 800 nm), used specifically for optical components, are examined. The refractive indices for slab samples~(5 × 5 × 0.7) cm are measured at λ = 650 nm and averaged over the slab area: n(SC)~(1.49 ± 0.04) and n(VC)~(1.42 ± 0.03). Within experimental error, novel Shore D mapping is used to show hardness distribution across the surface flats, with VC slightly harder than SC, where VC = 85.9 ± 0.3 and SC = 84.4 ± 1.3, indicating uniform hardness. A TiO2/MgF2 anti-reflection twin-layer coating is deposited onto one side of an unpolished SC slab and binds well, passing standard peeling and humidity tests. Shore hardness increases to SCCOATED = 87.5 ± 1.5. It is found to reduce the measured Fresnel reflection and surface scatter by~65% without requiring major polishing, paving the way for lower-cost high-quality optics. The demonstration of successful anti-reflection coatings will benefit all 3D-printed component finishes, permitting viable film deposition more broadly.

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Polymer Optical Fibers

Cited by 5 publications

References 159 publications

SI-POF Supporting Power-Over-Fiber in Multi-Gbit/s Transmission for In-Home Networks

SI-POF Supporting Power-Over-Fiber in Multi-Gbit/s Transmission for In-Home Networks

Temperature Sensors based on Polymer Fiber Optic Interferometer

Anti-Reflection Coatings on 3D-Printed Components

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