Small-angle X-ray scattering analysis of polymer optical fibers

IF 3.8 3区材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Optical Materials Pub Date : 2025-03-03 DOI:10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116856

M. Ferraro , R. Filosa , Q.A. Alamu , K. Kiedrowski , M. Jupé , M. Leonetti , S. Wabnitz , B. Marmiroli , R.C. Barberi , V. Formoso , R.G. Agostino

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Abstract

Optical fiber communication networks, lasers, and sensing technologies have advanced significantly worldwide. Beyond traditional glass fibers, polymer optical fibers (POFs) are gaining attention for short-distance communication and healthcare applications. These fibers offer advantages such as lightweight construction and high durability but face challenges including crystallization and contamination during the drawing process. Advanced techniques are necessary to characterize POFs at the nanoscale. This study employs small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to analyze fiber structure, anisotropy, and crystallinity, providing valuable insights into their material properties. Our findings introduce a novel approach to POF characterization, with potential integration into drawing towers for real-time quality control and applications in studying laser-induced damage.

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Optical Materials 工程技术-材料科学：综合

CiteScore

6.60

自引率

12.80%

发文量

1265

审稿时长

38 days

期刊介绍： Optical Materials has an open access mirror journal Optical Materials: X, sharing the same aims and scope, editorial team, submission system and rigorous peer review. The purpose of Optical Materials is to provide a means of communication and technology transfer between researchers who are interested in materials for potential device applications. The journal publishes original papers and review articles on the design, synthesis, characterisation and applications of optical materials. OPTICAL MATERIALS focuses on: • Optical Properties of Material Systems; • The Materials Aspects of Optical Phenomena; • The Materials Aspects of Devices and Applications. Authors can submit separate research elements describing their data to Data in Brief and methods to Methods X.