Optical fibers with improved resistance to ingressing molecules

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2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Healy, Brian M. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

Utilizing multiple core or cladding

C385S123000, C385S124000, C385S125000, C385S127000, C385S128000, C385S141000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11061987

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber includes a glass fiber having a glass core and a cladding that contains voids that are spaced apart from the core, in contact with the core, or form a substantial portion of the core. The voids act as trapping sites for ingressing molecules from the surrounding environment, thereby reducing the effect of such molecules on the fiber's light-transmission properties.

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