UV laser processing of photonic components is discussed with particular reference to components for DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) applications. The photosensitivitiy of generic and specialist optical fibre is compared for UV wavelengths of 255, 271 and 298nm. Materials processing of glass and sapphire at 255nm and the preparation of optical fibres using a laser at 289nm is also presented thereby illustrating the versatility of a multiple UV wavelength source for manufacture of photonics components.

Topics
Telecommunications engineering, Optical fibers, Laser materials processing, Photonics, Materials synthesis and processing
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