Multiple core microstructured optical fibers and methods using said fibers

• Main Authors: FAJARDO JAMES C, WEST JAMES A, GALLAGHER MICHAEL T
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 25.07.2006
• Subjects: CHEMISTRY; GLASS; MANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES; METALLURGY; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL; OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS; OPTICS; PHYSICS

The present invention relates to a microstructured optical fiber including a photonic band gap-guided core; and at least one index-guided core. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a microstructured optical fiber including a set of main cores; a microstructured region surrounding t...