Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Cukurova University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, cilt.3, sa.1, ss.25-31, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
Polymeric optical fibers (POF) are mono-filaments that guide light and are
primarily used for transmitting data over short distances, as well as for fiber-optic sensors and
illumination purposes. These fibers are composed of polymers. Fiber production is inexpensive
compared to glass fibers, and the products are more long-lasting than
glass optical fibers (GOF). POFs can be classified
into step-index fibers (SI-POF) and graded index profile fibers (GI-POF) based on their
index profile. At first, only fibers with step-index were manufactured. The need for
an augmentation in the potential data transmission rates has resulted in the
creation of an index profile, GI-POF. POF materials are appropriate for
transmitting data over short distances and can be integrated with textile
structures. Because short-distance data transfer is sufficient when using POFs
in textile structures, SI-POF is a more viable option than GI-POF due to its
lower production cost and the required data transfer distance. The primary goal
of incorporating POF material into textile fabrics is to facilitate media
transmission, such as light. POFs can be readily incorporated into a fabric by
weaving. The historical context of the production of POF in a step-index
profile and the process of weaving POF has been extensively studied in the
literature.