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Holey optical fiber with random pattern of holes and method for making same

  • US 8,861,912 B2
  • Filed: 05/21/2012
  • Issued: 10/14/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical fiber comprising:

  • a core composed of a glass of a refractive index; and

    a cladding region composed of the same glass of the same refractive index, wherein the cladding region contains tubes which are random in diameter, length and radial position within the cladding region, and wherein the tubes taper on the ends.

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