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Limited mode optical fiber

US4205901A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1978
Grant dateJun 3, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 4, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B2203/26
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A single mode optical fiber having a central core region of uniform composition and thickness and core end regions each having a core with a graded composition and increasing thickness towards the ends of the fiber. The fiber maintains a constant normalized frequency with a minimum bending loss. Methods are also provided for forming the fibers from a fiber optic preform.

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