Fatigue resistant optical fiber
US5212757A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2207/90
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A silica-based optical fiber is provided, which has improved resistance to static fatigue. The fiber includes an outer layer of modified, fused silica which contains zirconia and, optionally, alumina.
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