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Optical wave guide with fluorine-doped core

US4441788A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1981
Grant dateApr 10, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/57
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An optical waveguide is disclosed which exhibits only slight attenuation over both the visible and near infrared range. The waveguide comprises an optical fiber whose core is made up of a fluorine-doped silica glass possibly comprising an oxide that increases the index of refraction of said silica.

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