| 摘要 |
<p>A vapor deposition system for forming an optical waveguide blank, comprises vapor deposition means (12) for receiving source material vapor and directing the vapor or reaction products thereof toward a starting member (10). Enclosed reservoirs (18, 20, 22) contain liquids comprising source materials. Each reservoir has a heater (24,26,28) for heating the liquid therein to a temperature sufficient to maintain a predetermined minimum vapor pressure within each reservoir. Control valves (42,44,46) are coupled to each of the reservoirs to control the flow of vapors of the liquid in the reservoirs at a controlled flow rate to the vapor deposition means. The vapors may be delivered through a conduit (71) into which oxygen may be introduced.</p> |
