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Elastomeric optical waveguide with core and cladding imparted with elasticity by irradiation of a radioactive ray

US4783140A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 1986
Grant dateNov 8, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2383/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elastomeric optical waveguide comprising a core and a cladding surrounding the core in which at least the core comprises an elastomer to which elasticity is imparted by irradiation of a radioactive ray, which has low attenuation of light transmission.

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