A study of regenerated gratings produced in germanosilicate fibers by high temperature annealing
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Optics Express, 2011, 19 (2), pp. 1198 - 1206
- Issue Date:
- 2011-01-17
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In light of recent proposals linking structural change and stresses within regenerated gratings, the details of regeneration of a seed Type-I Bragg grating written in H2 loaded germanosilicate fiber annealed at high temperatures (∼900°C) are systematically explored. In particular, the influence of the strength of the grating, the effect of GeO2 doping concentration and the annealing conditions on regeneration are studied. We show that the role of dopants such as Ge and F contribute nothing to the regeneration, consistent with previous results. Rather, they may potentially be detrimental. Strongest regenerated gratings with R ∼35% from a 5mm seed grating could be obtained in fibres with the lowest GeO2 concentrations such as standard telecommunications-compatible grade fibre. © 2010 Optical Society of America.
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