Abstract
Microstructured optical fiber samples are presented that illustrate the
lattice dynamics when fiber-drawing parameters are not ideal. The fiber
samples contain simple and complex lattices that exhibit controlled and
distorted lattice structures bound by a small (<0.5) dimensionless capillary number. Although predictive numerical
models exist, special manufacturing conditions are required for fabricating
novel fiber lattices at limited quantities. This study is useful for
basic-research studies on the development of novel lattice structures with
characteristically short preform lengths (<0.5 m) and modest draw rates ( <30 m/min) for the small-volume production of experimental
microstructured and nanostructured optical fibers.
© 2011 IEEE
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