"Infrared Transmitting
Fibers and their Applications in Science, Industry, & Medicine"
Prof.
Abraham Katzir
School
of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv University
This
lecture will take place in Lev Auditorium
Silica glass fibers are totally opaque in the mid-IR in the spectral range
3-30µm. Optical fibers were extruded in our lab from crystalline
silver halides (e.g. AgClBr), which are highly transparent in the Mid-IR.
These fibers make it possible to carry out novel measurements in remote
locations and in real time. Some of these will be discussed:
(1)
Non contact thermometry.
(2)
Fiberoptic thermal imaging.
(3)
Fiberoptic spectroscopy and its applications:
A. Environmental protection and pollution monitoring.
B. Early diagnosis of diseases.
C. Phase transition measurements.
(4)
Endoscopic laser surgery and therapy.
(5)
Laser bonding of tissues.
(6)
Fiberoptic interferometry for Mid-IR astronomy.
(7)
Mid-IR fiber lasers.
(8)
Near Field Scanning Mid-IR microscope.
IR
transmitting fibers will pave the way for totally new methods and applications
in science, industry, environmental protection and medicine.
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Aviv University