Optical fiber with visualization features

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2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Williams, Joseph (Department: 2879)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

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07085461

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber includes a substantially transparent core that carries a light signal, a substantially transparent cladding surrounding the core, and within the cladding and distinct from the core, at least one visualization member facilitating visualization of one or more elements of the fiber structure.

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