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Plastic optical fiber and process for producing the same

US4798445A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1986
Grant dateJan 17, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic optical fiber which is superior in the light transmission characteristics, particularly in those within a visible light region and also superior in heat resistance, and a process for producing the same are provided, which plastic optical fiber comprises a polycarbonate as its core material and a polymer as its cladding material having a refractive index lower than that of the core material, wherein the relationship between the light transmission loss L.sub.500 (dB/km) of the fiber as measured at a wavelength of 500 nm and that as measured at 660 nm being expressed by the following inequality: EQU L.sub.500 <L.sub.660 +4,000.

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