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Method for producing fibers having optical effect-producing nanostructures

US9739934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2015
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249921
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present technology provides an illustrative method for preparing fibers with desirable optical characteristics. The method includes providing a fiber that comprises a core layer and a cladding layer located around the core layer. The method further includes applying a nanostructure template to the cladding layer to form one or more photonic nanostructures having nanostructure scales and compressing the core layer to cause the core layer to bulge and form air gaps between the core layer and the one or more photonic nanostructures.

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