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Hybrid single crystal optic fibers by embedding

US4784716A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1985
Grant dateNov 15, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S359/90
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of fabricating a hybrid single crystal fiber having nonlinear optical properties such as frequency doubling. Said process includes applying a force to a fiber core resting upon a bulk nonlinear crystal such as LiIO.sub.3 in a saturated solution of LiIO.sub.3 in water. After the core is embedded a sufficient distance into the crystal the force is removed.

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