Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding – Utilizing multiple core or cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Utilizing multiple core or cladding
C385S123000, C385S126000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10864732
ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber that includes a central core having a maximum dimension (A) greater than a minimum dimension (B), preferably with an aspect ratio greater than 1.5, the fiber having at least one air hole positioned on opposite sides of the central core and extending along the fiber's length wherein the fiber supports a single polarization mode within an operating wavelength band. The fiber may be coupled to optical components in systems to provide single polarization in the band. A method for manufacturing the fiber is also provided.
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Berkey George E.
Chen Xin
Li Ming-Jun
Nolan Daniel A.
Wood William A.
Corning Incorporated
Font Frank G.
Mooney Michael P.
Short Svetlana Z.
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