Optical Fiber - How It's Made

Explore the intricate process of optical fiber fabrication in this comprehensive webinar. Delve into the essential properties of glass used for fiber optics, learn about preform preparation techniques, and witness the draw process using Thorlabs' fiber draw towers. Gain insights into heating glass preforms to 2000 °C and measuring the outer diameter of drawn fibers. Discover the various stages of optical fiber manufacturing, including design considerations, material selection, glass manufacturing, fiber drawing, and characterization methods. Understand how to measure optical performance and get an exclusive look at Thorlabs' optical fiber manufacturing facilities. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any remaining questions about this fascinating field of photonics.

Introduction
Section 1: Optical Fiber Design
Section 2: Materials for Optical Fiber
Section 3: Optical Fiber Glass Manufacturing
Section 4: Optical Fiber Drawing
Section 5: Optical Fiber Characterization
How to measure the optical performance
Section 6: Optical Fiber Manufacturing at Thorlabs
Questions