A hybridized fabrication process for single-mode optical fibres has been studied. The process consists of direct overcladding a VAD-derived core rod with a porous body made from commercial silica powder by means of cold isostatic pressing techniques.
Origin
The Furukawa Electric Co Ltd, Japan
Journal Title
Glastech Ber Glass Sci Technol 69 12 1996 412-416
Sector
Glass Fibre
Class
GF 162