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Sol-Gel Processing for Fiber Optic Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

Ian M. Thomas
Ian M. Thomas*
Affiliation:
University of California, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P.O. Box 5508, L-490, Livermore, CA 94550
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Abstract

The sol-gel process is a versatile process for the preparation of many types of glass and ceramics. This includes optical fibers. In this paper, the general principles of sol-gel processing are described first. This is followed by details of the specific methods that can be used for the fabrication of optical fibers. Finally, some conclusions are drawn as to the commercial potential of the various methods.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 172: Symposium P – Optical Fiber Materials and Processing , 1989 , 21
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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