A method for forming an optical quality glass is provided. The method includes contacting
silica soot particles with a hygroscopic additive, forming a silica soot compact, and removing …

A method of forming an optical fiber includes the steps of forming a silica-based soot blank
with at least one silica-based soot core cane at least partially embedded in the soot blank …

The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing of an optical fiber preform. The
method includes a first step of compacting silica particles using a pressing die and punching …

Methods and apparatuses for forming optical preforms from silica glass soot are disclosed.
According to one embodiment, a method for forming an optical preform may include loading …

US10793466B2 - Nanoparticle additives for silica soot compacts and methods for strengthening
silica soot compacts - Google Patents US10793466B2 - Nanoparticle additives for silica soot …

Methods and apparatuses for forming optical preforms from silica glass soot are disclosed.
According to one embodiment, a method for forming an optical preform may include loading …

BACKGROUND The exocasting process can be used to form, for example, silicon
photovoltaic Substrates using a molten semiconduct ing material. Such as molten silicon. A …