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Graded index optical fibers

US5729645A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1996
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/03627
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical fibers having novel refractive index profiles are disclosed. Optical fibers in accordance with the invention are especially useful for application in telecommunication applications such as networks. Processes for the preparation of optical fibers are also disclosed.

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