Abstract:As a light wave-guide component for transmitting ultraviolet (UV) laser
pulses, pure silica core UV fibre probes
have attracted a great deal of attention
in the near-field optical data storage and bio-medical studies. We
fabricate UV fibre probes with tips in dimension of about 2–5 μm and
taper angle 16° by the tube etching method, using 40% HF acid as
etching solution and xylene as overlayer. Probes produced have curvy
configuration with smooth surface. The yield of fine probes is rather
high and etching ope… Show more
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