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GeoFibers

For various reasons that would not be a mystery to anyone living almost anywhere in the industrialized world, the productivity of existing oil wells is becoming increasingly important these days. For this application, called Distributed Temperature Sensing, and other geophysical applications, OFS makes a new optical fiber called Geo50 SA, a 50 µm multimode fiber that is resistant to the harsh environments found downhole and can withstand temperatures up to 125°C. Geo50 SA joins a family of other fibers that have been successfully used in various geophysical environments. They are all described in our new brochure GeoFiber: Tough Glass for Harsh Environments. It is available for download on our website. Or request a print copy.

Dr. Timothy Murray
Named CEO of OFS
(Business Wire - June 17, 2008) NORCROSS, Ga. - OFS today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Timothy Murray, 56, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 20, 2008. Dr. Murray currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the company.
Dr. Timothy Murray, CEO >>

New Journal Article to be Published
What is the upper use temperature for specialty optical fibers? Can they function indefinitely at 100°C? What about 200°C or 300°C? Demand is increasing for fibers that can be used in high-temperature applications, such as high-power delivery for medical surgery, fiber lasers for metal cutting, and downhole temperature sensing in oil wells. Optical fiber performance under these conditions has not been sufficiently understood. Silica, itself, can survive exceptionally high temperatures. It is, instead, the various coatings we apply to the glass to protect it from other elements and conditions than heat that limit its functionality under extreme temperatures. A white paper, by Andrei Stolov, Debra Simoff, and Jie Li, all scientists from the Specialty Photonics Division in Avon, Connecticut, and entitled “Thermal Stability of Specialty Optical Fibers,” has been accepted for publication in the August, 2008 issue of the Journal of Lightwave Technology. In their work, they clarify the concept of thermal stability, and based on the results, estimate the long-term use temperatures for various specialty optical fibers.

Now Where Did I Put That Brochure?
We've made some changes to SpecialtyPhotonics.com recently that hopefully haven’t reminded you of getting older and losing your keys. We’ve moved all of our customer brochures to one location under Customer Support/Brochures. The newest ones are first, and the rest follow by popularity. Website Improvements >>