公开(公告)号：US08014647B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US12805989

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Stéphanie Blanchandin ,  Christine Collet ,  Alain Pastouret ,  Sophie De Monredon ,  Jean-Pierre Jolivet ,  Corinne Chaneac

Inventor： Stéphanie Blanchandin ,  Christine Collet ,  Alain Pastouret ,  Sophie De Monredon ,  Jean-Pierre Jolivet ,  Corinne Chaneac

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  C03B37/075 ,  C03C13/00

CPC classification number: C09K11/7701 ,  C03C3/06 ,  C03C4/0071 ,  C03C4/10 ,  C03C13/045 ,  C03C14/004 ,  C03C14/006 ,  C03C2201/20 ,  C03C2201/30 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  H01S3/06716 ,  H01S3/06754 ,  H01S3/169

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical fiber comprising a gain medium which is equipped with: a core (22) which is formed from a transparent material and nanoparticles (24) comprising a doping element and at least one element for enhancing the use of said doping element; and an outer cladding (26) which surrounds the core. The invention is characterized in that the doping element is erbium (Er) and in that the enhancing element is selected from among antimony (Sb), bismuth (Bi) and a combination of antimony (Sb) and bismuth (Bi).According to the invention, one such fiber is characterized in that the size of the nanoparticles is variable and is between 1 and 500 nanometers inclusive, and preferably greater than 20 nm.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括增益介质的光纤，该增益介质配备有：由透明材料形成的芯体（22）和包括掺杂元素的纳米颗粒（24），以及用于增强使用所述掺杂元素的至少一个元件 ; 以及围绕所述芯的外包层（26）。 本发明的特征在于掺杂元素是铒（Er），增强元素选自锑（Sb），铋（Bi）和锑（Sb）和铋（Bi）的组合。 根据本发明，一种这样的纤维的特征在于，纳米颗粒的尺寸是可变的，并且在1和500纳米之间，优选大于20纳米。

公开(公告)号：US20100183495A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12667796

申请日：2008-06-16

Applicant: Kai Schumacher ,  Christian Schulze-Isfort

Inventor： Kai Schumacher ,  Christian Schulze-Isfort

IPC: C01B33/12

CPC classification number: C03C12/00 ,  C01P2006/11 ,  C01P2006/12 ,  C01P2006/80 ,  C03C2201/02 ,  C03C2201/32 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/42 ,  C09C1/3036

Abstract: Process for preparing a silicon dioxide granule having a specific surface area of less than 1 m2/g and a proportion of impurities of less than 50 ppm, in which a) a silicon dioxide powder with a tamped density of 15 to 190 g/l, b) is compacted to slugs which are subsequently crushed, the slug fragments having a tamped density of 210 to 800 g/l, and c) the slug fragments are treated with one or more reactive compounds at 400 to 1100° C.

Abstract translation: 制备比表面积小于1m 2 / g的二氧化硅颗粒和小于50ppm的杂质比例的二氧化硅颗粒的方法，其中a）捣实密度为15至190g / l的二氧化硅粉末， b）被压实成随后被粉碎的块塞，碎块碎片具有210至800g / l的夯实密度，和c）在140至1100℃下用一种或多种反应性化合物处理段状碎片。

公开(公告)号：US20090207486A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12369860

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: Ekaterina Burov ,  Alain Pastouret ,  Laurent Gasca ,  Christine Collet

Inventor： Ekaterina Burov ,  Alain Pastouret ,  Laurent Gasca ,  Christine Collet

IPC: H01S3/00 ,  G02B6/02

CPC classification number: H01S3/06754 ,  C03B37/01838 ,  C03B2201/34 ,  C03B2201/58 ,  C03C3/06 ,  C03C4/0071 ,  C03C4/10 ,  C03C4/12 ,  C03C13/045 ,  C03C14/004 ,  C03C14/006 ,  C03C2201/30 ,  C03C2201/32 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/36 ,  C03C2203/40 ,  H01S3/06708 ,  H01S3/06716 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: An amplifier optical fiber comprising a central core of a dielectric matrix doped with at least one element ensuring the amplification of an optical signal transmitted in the fiber and a cladding surrounding the central core and suitable for confining the optical signal transmitted in the core. The fiber also comprises metallic nanostructures suitable for generating an electronic surface resonance in the dielectric matrix of central core, the wavelength of said electronic surface resonance corresponding to an excitation level of the element ensuring the amplification.

Abstract translation: 一种放大器光纤，包括掺杂有至少一个元件的介质矩阵的中心芯，确保在光纤中传输的光信号的放大和围绕中心纤芯的包层，并且适于限制在芯中传输的光信号。 纤维还包括适于在中心纤芯的电介质基质中产生电子表面共振的金属纳米结构，所述电子表面谐振的波长对应于确保放大的元件的激发电平。

公开(公告)号：US20030145629A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10299229

申请日：2002-11-19

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Mark T. Anderson ,  Craig R. Schardt ,  James R. Onstott ,  Kenton D. Budd

IPC: C03B037/016 ,  C03B037/018

CPC classification number: G02B6/03622 ,  C03B19/102 ,  C03B19/1065 ,  C03B37/01807 ,  C03B37/01838 ,  C03B2201/12 ,  C03B2201/28 ,  C03B2201/31 ,  C03B2201/36 ,  C03B2203/22 ,  C03B2203/29 ,  C03C3/06 ,  C03C13/046 ,  C03C2201/12 ,  C03C2201/28 ,  C03C2201/31 ,  C03C2201/3417 ,  C03C2201/3458 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/3482 ,  C03C2201/36 ,  H01S3/067 ,  H01S3/06716 ,  H01S3/0677 ,  H01S3/06775 ,  H01S3/1608 ,  H01S3/1616 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical fiber, the method including the steps of providing a substrate tube; depositing a boron-free cladding layer; depositing a core comprising a glass including silica, and oxides of Al, Ge, Er, and Tm; collapsing the substrate tube to form a preform; and drawing the preform to yield optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 一种制造光纤的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：提供衬底管; 沉积无硼覆层; 沉积含有包含二氧化硅的玻璃和Al，Ge，Er和Tm的氧化物的芯; 塌缩基材管以形成预制件; 并拉制预成型件以产生光纤。

公开(公告)号：US06560009B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09933643

申请日：2001-08-21

Applicant: Matthew Julius Andrejco ,  Inger Pihl Byriel ,  Bera Palsdottir

Inventor： Matthew Julius Andrejco ,  Inger Pihl Byriel ,  Bera Palsdottir

IPC: G02B622

CPC classification number: H01S3/06708 ,  C03B2203/23 ,  C03C4/0071 ,  C03C13/045 ,  C03C2201/28 ,  C03C2201/31 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/36 ,  H01S3/06729 ,  H01S3/1603 ,  H01S3/1608 ,  H01S2301/04 ,  H01S2302/00

Abstract: The specification describes rare earth doped fiber amplifier devices for operation in the extended L-band, i.e. at wavelengths from 1565 nm to above 1610 nm. High efficiency and flat gain spectra are obtained using a high silica based fiber codoped with Er, Al, Ge, and P and an NA of at least 0.15.

Abstract translation: 该说明书描述了用于在扩展的L波段中操作的稀土掺杂的光纤放大器装置，即在1565nm至1610nm的波长。 使用与Er，Al，Ge和P共掺杂的高二氧化硅基纤维和至少0.15的NA获得高效率和平增益光谱。

公开(公告)号：US20030024276A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US09934361

申请日：2001-08-21

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Mark T. Anderson ,  Craig R. Schardt ,  James R. Onstott ,  Lawrence J. Donalds ,  Alessandra O. Chiareli

IPC: C03B037/075 ,  C03B037/016

CPC classification number: G02B6/03694 ,  C03B37/01807 ,  C03B37/01853 ,  C03B2201/12 ,  C03B2201/20 ,  C03B2201/28 ,  C03B2201/36 ,  C03C13/046 ,  C03C23/0095 ,  C03C25/608 ,  C03C2201/11 ,  C03C2201/12 ,  C03C2201/3417 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/36 ,  C03C2203/52 ,  G02B6/03627 ,  G02B6/03633 ,  G02B6/0365 ,  G02B6/03655 ,  H01S3/06716 ,  H01S3/173

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical article including the steps of providing a substrate tube; forming one or more cladding layers inside the substrate tube, the one or more cladding layers including an innermost cladding layer; forming a concentric fluorine reservoir adjacent to the innermost cladding layer; and forming a core adjacent to the fluorine reservoir and concentric with the one or more outer cladding layers. The fluorine concentration in the fluorine reservoir is higher than the fluorine concentration in either the core or the innermost cladding layer.

Abstract translation: 一种光学制品的制造方法，包括以下步骤：提供衬底管; 在所述衬底管内形成一个或多个包覆层，所述一个或多个包覆层包括最内包层; 形成与最内层包层相邻的同心氟储层; 并且形成与所述氟储存器相邻并且与所述一个或多个外包层同心的芯。 氟储存器中的氟浓度高于芯层或最内层包层中的氟浓度。

公开(公告)号：US06514454B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-04

申请号：US09807109

申请日：2001-04-05

Applicant: Rahul Ganguli ,  Fikret Kirkbir ,  Douglas Meyers

Inventor： Rahul Ganguli ,  Fikret Kirkbir ,  Douglas Meyers

IPC: C04B3514

CPC classification number: C04B35/111 ,  C01B33/1585 ,  C01B33/163 ,  C03C1/006 ,  C03C3/06 ,  C03C2201/31 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2203/26 ,  C04B35/14 ,  C04B35/46 ,  C04B35/624 ,  C04B2235/3287

Abstract: A sol-gel process for producing dry porous gel monoliths, e.g., silica glass monoliths, in which the successive process steps of gelling, aging and drying all occur within a mold formed of a selected porous material, e.g., graphite. The mold is inert to the gel solution and it has sufficient strength to withstand the temperatures and pressures encountered during the process. The mold and gel thereby can remain within a sealed autoclave during these process steps, and mechanical handling of the mold and the gel are minimized. This substantially enhances the process' efficiency. Alternatively, the mold can have a non-porous inner skin to enhance ease of cleaning of the mold, and of removal of the gel.

Abstract translation: 用于生产干多孔凝胶整料（例如石英玻璃整料）的溶胶 - 凝胶方法，其中连续的胶凝，老化和干燥的工艺步骤全部发生在由选定的多孔材料例如石墨形成的模具内。 模具对凝胶溶液是惰性的，并且其具有足够的强度以承受在该过程中遇到的温度和压力。 因此，在这些工艺步骤期间，模具和凝胶可以保持在密封的高压釜内，并且模具和凝胶的机械处理最小化。 这大大提高了工艺的效率。 或者，模具可以具有无孔内皮，以增强模具的清洁容易性和去除凝胶。

公开(公告)号：US06463201B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09985477

申请日：2001-11-05

Applicant: Keiichi Aiso ,  Yoshio Tashiro ,  Takeshi Yagi

Inventor： Keiichi Aiso ,  Yoshio Tashiro ,  Takeshi Yagi

IPC: G02B602

CPC classification number: G02B6/03644 ,  C03C3/06 ,  C03C13/046 ,  C03C2201/12 ,  C03C2201/28 ,  C03C2201/31 ,  C03C2201/34 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/3488 ,  C03C2201/36 ,  G02B6/03627 ,  G02B6/03633 ,  H01S3/0672 ,  H01S3/06729

Abstract: A light amplification optical fiber capable of suppressing a decrease in an amplification efficiency thereof ascribed to the concentration quenching of erbium ions, and the nonlinearity thereof is provided. At least one rare earth element, for example, Yb, which is other than the erbium ions, and which has an ion radius not smaller than 70% and not larger than 130% of that of erbium ions is doped to a core portion of an erbium ion-doped light amplification optical fiber.

公开(公告)号：US20020114600A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-22

申请号：US09985477

申请日：2001-11-05

Applicant: THE FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Inventor： Keiichi Aiso ,  Yoshio Tashiro ,  Takeshi Yagi

IPC: G02B006/16

CPC classification number: G02B6/03644 ,  C03C3/06 ,  C03C13/046 ,  C03C2201/12 ,  C03C2201/28 ,  C03C2201/31 ,  C03C2201/34 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/3488 ,  C03C2201/36 ,  G02B6/03627 ,  G02B6/03633 ,  H01S3/0672 ,  H01S3/06729

Abstract: A light amplification optical fiber capable of suppressing a decrease in an amplification efficiency thereof ascribed to the concentration quenching of erbium ions, and the nonlinearity thereof is provided. At least one rare earth element, for example, Yb, which is other than the erbium ions, and which has an ion radius not smaller than 70% and not larger than 130% of that of erbium ions is doped to a core portion of an erbium ion-doped light amplification optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够抑制由铒离子的浓度猝灭引起的放大效率降低的光放大光纤及其非线性。 至少一种稀土元素，例如不是铒离子的Yb，其离子半径不小于铒离子的70％且不大于130％的离子半径被掺杂到 铒离子掺杂光放大光纤。

公开(公告)号：US08441722B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12369860

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: Ekaterina Burov ,  Alain Pastouret ,  Laurent Gasca ,  Christine Collet

Inventor： Ekaterina Burov ,  Alain Pastouret ,  Laurent Gasca ,  Christine Collet

IPC: H04B10/17 ,  G02B6/02

CPC classification number: H01S3/06754 ,  C03B37/01838 ,  C03B2201/34 ,  C03B2201/58 ,  C03C3/06 ,  C03C4/0071 ,  C03C4/10 ,  C03C4/12 ,  C03C13/045 ,  C03C14/004 ,  C03C14/006 ,  C03C2201/30 ,  C03C2201/32 ,  C03C2201/3476 ,  C03C2201/36 ,  C03C2203/40 ,  H01S3/06708 ,  H01S3/06716 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: An amplifier optical fiber comprising a central core of a dielectric matrix doped with at least one element ensuring the amplification of an optical signal transmitted in the fiber and a cladding surrounding the central core and suitable for confining the optical signal transmitted in the core. The fiber also comprises metallic nanostructures suitable for generating an electronic surface resonance in the dielectric matrix of central core, the wavelength of said electronic surface resonance corresponding to an excitation level of the element ensuring the amplification.

Abstract translation: 一种放大器光纤，包括掺杂有至少一个元件的介质矩阵的中心芯，确保在光纤中传输的光信号的放大和围绕中心纤芯的包层，并且适于限制在芯中传输的光信号。 纤维还包括适于在中心纤芯的电介质基质中产生电子表面共振的金属纳米结构，所述电子表面谐振的波长对应于确保放大的元件的激发电平。