Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding – Utilizing multiple core or cladding
Patent
1991-10-03
1993-05-18
Lee, John D.
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Utilizing multiple core or cladding
385124, 385128, 385144, G02B 622
Patent
active
052127575
ABSTRACT:
A silica-based optical fiber is provided, which has improved resistance to static fatigue. The fiber includes an outer layer of modified, fused silica which contains zirconia and, optionally, alumina.
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Brownlow Darryl L.
DiGiovanni David J.
Inniss Daryl
AT&T Bell Laboratories
Finston Martin I.
Lee John D.
Pacher Eugen E.
Wise Robert E.
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