Each type of fiber has a particular spectral response which needs to be
considered, as wavelengths of interest may be affected. Also, heat may be a
consideration. In addition, the angle of the input and exit cone needs to be
considered. You may end up either overfilling or underfilling the next lens
in the system. Light guides can not be switched without some thought to all
of the parameters of light handling.
        But there are many good books on these subjects.
        Roger Beuerman
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From: Barbara Foster [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 3:42 PM
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Subject: Re: silica optical fibre


Daniel,

I thnk that you can also use liquid light guides for this purpose.  Contact
Manny Hubert at EFOS: Manny Hubert <[log in to unmask]>.  He's the guy I
rely on for this type of stuff.

Best regards,
Barbara Foster
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At 01:32 PM 3/15/00 -0500, Daniel Yip wrote:
>Dear List Members,
>
>We want to introduce an additional UV laser line on to our confocal
>system with an optical fibre. Does any one know where to buy all-silica
>fibre with a diameter of 1 mm. Newport sells these fibres with diameter
>up to 0.2 mm only. Thanks for the information.
>
>daniel
>
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