Fiber for enhanced energy absorption

Details Fiber for enhanced energy absorption Fiber for enhanced energy absorption

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Healy, Brian M. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

Utilizing multiple core or cladding

C385S126000, C385S123000, C385S146000, C359S341100, C359S341300, C372S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06950586

ABSTRACT:
Fibers, including fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers, and systems containing such fibers are disclosed.

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