Research Capabilities

Failure Analysis

• fiber or fiber components
• photonic devices
• failure mechanism

Strength Measurements

• dynamic strength in tension or 2-point bend
• 2, 3, and 4 - point flexure
• coated or bare fiber
• controlled environment (temperature, pH, humidity, etc.)

Dynamic Fatigue

• tension or 2-point bend
• unaged & aged fiber

Static Fatigue

• tension and 2, 3, and 4 - point flexure
• polymer coated and bare
• controlled environment

Coating Strip Force measurement

• controlled environment
• unaged & aged fiber

Zero Stress Aging

• controlled environment
• residual strength measurement
• strength degradation analysis

Reliability Modeling

• detailed data analysis
• lifetime prediction

Surface Characterization

• optical and scanning electron microscopy
• atomic force microscopy

Deliberate Fiber Weakening

• abrasion or indentation

Fiber Proof Testing

Fiber Pullout Force Measurements

Coating Development

Industrial Standards

• TIA/EIA FOTP
• Telcordia GR

Contact John Matthewson (1-732-445-5933 or mjohnm@fracture.rutgers.edu ) for more information

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