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Simple Method for Stripping Polyimide-Coated Optical Fiber
Matthew Marshall, Jacob Williamson, Seth Hyra +2
We present a simple method for removing polyimide coatings from optical fibers using inexpensive and readily available solvents. Impacts of solvent mixing ratios, soak temperature,…
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Characterization of Gradient Index Fibers
Robert Leonard, Matthew Marshall, Seth Hyra +3
Gradient index (GRIN) fibers are used to improve the design of many fiber optic devices. However, the properties of the GRIN fiber must be determined to optimally engineer a device…