Optical waveguides obtained by swift-ion
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J. Manzano; J. Olivares; F. Agulló-López; M.L. Crespillo; A. Moroño; E. Hodgson
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Article
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2010
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Elsevier Science
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English
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The preparation of optical waveguides for visible light in silica (a-SiO 2 ) by means of swift heavy-ion irradiation (F at 5 MeV, Cl at 20 MeV) is reported. They originate from the refractive index enhancement (compaction) brought about by the electronic excitation. Their main features are discussed