Pressure sensitive optical fiber having optimized coatings

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1989-10-18

1990-12-25

Lee, John D.

350 9629, G02B 622

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049797980

ABSTRACT:
The acoustic pressure sensitivity of an optical fiber waveguide is maximized by surrounding it with an outer coating which is selected from a material having high Young's modulus and low bulk modulus.

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