Optical fibers with matte finishes

Details Optical fibers with matte finishes Optical fibers with matte finishes

1991-11-27

1995-09-05

Gonzalez, Frank

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

385 94, G02B 616

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054486726

ABSTRACT:
A mixture of buffered hydrofluoric acid (e.g., HF and NH.sub.4 F) and a treating agent (e.g., acetic acid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid or formic acid) is used to produce a matte finish on the pure silica cladding of an optical fiber. The matte finish may be used to increase the adhesion of other materials to the glass (e.g., of metal coatings to silica fibers) or to reduce glare.

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