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Method of building up an optical fiber preform by plasma deposition, and an optical fiber obtained from the preform built up by the method

US5522007A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1994
Grant dateMay 28, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B37/01413
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of using a plasma to build up an optical fiber preform consists in injecting hydroxyl ions in a controlled manner into the build-up silica that is deposited on the preform. The invention is applicable to the manufacture of optical fibers, in particular monomode fibers.

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