Transient thermal loading induced optical effects in single-coated optical fibers with interlayer thermal resistance

The transient microbending loss and refractive index changes in a single-coated optical fiber subjected to thermal loading with stress-dependent interlayer thermal resistance are investigated. The effects of interlayer thermal resistance on the transient microbending loss and refractive index changes of the optical fiber are analyzed and discussed. Results show that the interlayer thermal resistance will increase the transient thermal loading induced lateral pressure in the single-coated optical fiber and, thus, the microbending loss. To the contrary, the interlayer thermal resistance will decrease the transient thermal loading induced refractive index changes.