Abstract
Refractive-index and residual-stress distributions of optical fibers exposed to a focused carbon-dioxide laser beam are characterized. Azimuthal and longitudinal variations are measured. Changes of 10-4 in index and 0.2 MPa in stress are resolvable.
© 2011 Optical Society of America
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