Dispersion measurement on fluoride glasses and fibers

An overview is given of dispersion measurements on fluoride glasses and fibers, and the dispersion compensating capability of fluoride fibers is discussed. The temperature dependence of refractive-index dispersion and material dispersion of fluoride glasses is measured. These measurements indicate that fluoride glasses can compensate for temperature-dependent changes of refractive indices and material dispersion in silica glasses and fibers.<
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