Paper 13344-15
Paper 13344-15
Advancements in deep UV fiber bundle technology
28 January 2025 • 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM PST | Moscone Center, Room 206 (Level 2 South)
Abstract
Fiber bundles can transmit light effectively, and our clad fused bundle (CFB) technology allows high-power transmission (up to 6 kW) with low losses and flexible end shapes. However, for deep UV light, existing technologies degrade over time and have lower transmission. To address this, Lightguide has developed a new fiber bundle technology using carbon-coated hydrogen-loaded fibers, which resist solarization and maintain high transmission and durability in deep UV light. This technology is ideal for medicine, quality control, and UV curing applications. The presentation will cover spectral transmission, solarization, recovery characteristics, and manufacturing challenges.
Presenter
Jurģis Grūbe
LIGHTGUIDE Optics International SIA (Latvia)
In 2015, Jurģis successfully defended his PhD thesis in the solid-state physics. During his scientific activity, Jurģis has worked as a scientist at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia in the solid state spectroscopy field. He has published his research in more than 40 scientific papers in journals like Optical Material, Journal of Luminescence, etc. For many years Jurģis has also educated a new generation of physicists at the University of Latvia giving lectures and supervising laboratory works. For the last year, he is a full-time R&D engineer at LightGuide developing innovative solutions for production and inventing the latest technology of fiber bundles.