Abstract
A new method is described for in situ determination of the viscoelastic properties of optical-fiber coatings. The creep function of such a coating is deduced from measurement of the penetration depth of a spherical indenter after applying a very low loading force. The method is illustrated with results on layers with different curing times and on various types of soft buffer coating.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 960-963 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Optics |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |