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Polarization retaining single-mode optical waveguide

US4415230A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 1981
Grant dateNov 15, 1983
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B2203/31
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A single mode optical waveguide is constructed in a manner such that the core thereof is subjected to a stress-induced birefringence. The fiber comprises an oblong core surrounded by an oblong inner cladding layer. An outer layer of stress cladding glass, which has a circular outer surface, surrounds the inner cladding layer. The TCE of the stress cladding glass is different from that of the inner cladding glass.

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