Abstract
We describe a silica hollow-core fiber for mid-infrared transmission with a minimum attenuation of 34 dB/km at 3050 nm wavelength. The design is based on the use of a negative curvature core wall. Similar fiber designed for longer wavelengths has a transmission band extending beyond 4 µm.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Computer-Aided Design
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Equipment Design
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Fiber Optic Technology
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Light
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / methods*
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Models, Statistical
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Optical Fibers*
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Optics and Photonics*
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Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
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Spectrophotometry, Infrared / methods