Silica-core fibers for medical diagnosis and therapy (Invited Paper)

John J. Magera; Brian P. McCann

doi:10.1117/12.60217

1 August 1992 Silica-core fibers for medical diagnosis and therapy (Invited Paper)

John J. Magera, Brian P. McCann

Proceedings Volume 1649, Optical Fibers in Medicine VII; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60217
Event: OE/LASE '92, 1992, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Silica-core fibers have become a standard vehicle to remotely deliver ultraviolet to near- infrared light energy for medical applications. The three primary types of silica-core fibers commercially available for comparison are the Silica-clad, PCS soft-silicone clad, and TECS hard-fluoropolymer clad fibers. These fibers were evaluated on the basis of spectral transmission, numerical aperture, bend performance, strength, connectorization, and power handling. The results are presented and compared.

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John J. Magera and Brian P. McCann "Silica-core fibers for medical diagnosis and therapy (Invited Paper)", Proc. SPIE 1649, Optical Fibers in Medicine VII, (1 August 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60217

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