Abstract

A non-destructive technique to measure an optical fiber's refractive index profile with sub-$\mu$m spatial resolution over a wavelength range spanning more than one octave (from 480 to 1040 nm) in a single measurement is described. Data showing the variation of refractive index with wavelength for several fiber types is presented.

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