Optical fiber for infrared transmission consisting essentially of high purity mixed crystal of thallium bromide and thallium iodide
US4678275A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2201/84
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An optical fiber which is able to transmit high power infrared energy, and is flexible and long in life is described. The fiber consists essentially of a mixed crystal of 40 to 45 wt % of thallium bromide and the balance of thallium iodide, each having a purity not less than 99.9%. The fiber is free of any particles having a size not smaller than 1 .mu.m.
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