Abstract
The problem of transmission of CO2 laser radiation through hollow fibers and waveguides was studied theoretically and confirmed experimentally. The transmission of the laser radiation through metal and metal-dielectric tubes was measured and compared with the theoretical data based on a ray model solution. This makes possible the investigation of the transmission of the CO2 radiation through waveguides when the internal wall is covered with a metal or a metal- dielectric film. It was shown theoretically and proved experimentally that the transmission of the CO2 radiation is possible even through bent waveguides.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 347-361 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Fiber and Integrated Optics |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1987 |