Ionizing radiation-resistant optical fiber amplifier
US8467123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/951
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an optical fiber that includes a central core that is suitable for transmitting and amplifying an optical signal and an inner optical cladding that is suitable for confining the optical signal transmitted within the central core. The central core is formed from a core matrix that contains silica-based nanoparticles doped with at least one rare earth element.The disclosed optical fiber can be used with limited optical losses even in an environment with strong ionizing radiation.
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