Refractive Index Profile
Preform refractive index profile measurements are arguably the most critical process control measurement during the fiber manufacturing process. The data collected can be used to determine the transmission and geometric properties of the fibers before they are drawn and inform subsequent manufacturing steps. Photon Kinetics’ refractive index profilers are trusted worldwide by fiber manufacturers to optimize fiber yields and produce consistent products.
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Product
Refractive Index Profiler
S14
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The S14 Refractive Index Profiler complements optical fiber preform analysis measurements by providing highly accurate and precise characterization of the refractive index profile of drawn single-mode, multimode, and specialty fibers using the RNF (Refracted Near Field) technique. The S14 index profile data produces fiber geometry information directly. Manufacturers can also use S14 data for the prediction of fiber transmission parameters such as mode field diameter, cut-off wavelength, and chromatic dispersion.
