Optical fiber and preform, method of manufacturing same, and optical component made therefrom

22An optical waveguide fiber or body having a doped outer region which can be utilized in an optical coupler, a preform which can serve as the precursor for the fiber, an optical coupler, and methods of making same. Water, for example in the form of HO and/or DO, may be added to the cladding of the...

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Main Authors Antos, A. Joseph, Bookbinder, Dana C, Fiacco, Richard M, Sparks, Kevin B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.04.2005
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Summary:22An optical waveguide fiber or body having a doped outer region which can be utilized in an optical coupler, a preform which can serve as the precursor for the fiber, an optical coupler, and methods of making same. Water, for example in the form of HO and/or DO, may be added to the cladding of the optical waveguide fiber or body.