Attenuated total reflection GeO2 hollow waveguide for 9.6-11.7 μm infrared light transmission

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Abstract

We report the preparation and characterization of an attenuated total reflection (ATR) GeO2 hollow waveguide. An internally GeO 2-coated silica glass tube (bore size 1.0-1.2 mm, length 1.2 m) was prepared using a homogeneous liquid phase deposition method. Kramers-Kronig analysis reveals that the GeO2 cladding material qualifies as a reflective layer (nr 1) for the ATR hollow waveguide structure. ATR-transmission of 9.6-11.7 μm light through HE11 mode is confirmed by loss spectrum analysis of the sample. The straight and bending (30) transmission losses for delivery of a ∼40 W CO2 laser beam (10.6 m) are 0.56 dB/m and 1.64 dB/m, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Article number161107
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume99
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Oct 2011

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