1989-12-15
1990-12-25
Lee, John D.
G02B 602, G02B 616
Patent
active
049797964
ABSTRACT:
A temperature stable optical fiber includes an elongated, flexible optically transmissive core and associated circumferential cladding, and a heater for selectively heating said core and cladding. The heater includes a resistive film disposed about and in thermal contact with the outer surface of the cladding, whereby the temperatures of said core and cladding are controlled.
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Cardarelli Donato
Petri Frederick J.
Lee John D.
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.
Wise Robert E.
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