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Optical Fiber Mechanical Reliability Review of Research at Corning’s Optical Fiber Strength Laboratory

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Optical Fiber Mechanical Reliability Review of Research at Corning’s Optical Fiber Strength Laboratory

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  • Author: Dr. G. Scott Glaesemann
This is a review of many years of research at Corning into the mechanical reliability of optical fiber beginning in 1986. It begins with an introduction to the fairly complex science of flaw initiation, growth, and potential failure for optical fibers. Theoretical models for crack growth will be reviewed as well as the extensive body of experimental data generated to position the models for practical use. The purpose behind this research is realized in the creation of reliability design diagrams and allowable stress rules to guide use of optical fiber both in communications systems and photonic devices.

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