Hollow-core optical fibres can be manufactured in a day rather than a week by changing their structure, reducing the overall cost of fabrication, according to scientists at Bath University, UK. They believe this could lead to faster & more powerful optical telecommunications, laser machining & cheaper generation of X-ray or ultra-violet light for use in biomedical & surgical optics.
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Journal Title
Materials World March 2008 13
Sector
Glass Fibre
Class
GF 556