Aerogel-clad optical fiber
Patent
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OSTI ID:871216
- Livermore, CA
- Pleasanton, CA
- San Marino, CA
An optical fiber is surrounded by an aerogel cladding. For a low density aerogel, the index of refraction of the aerogel is close to that of air, which provides a high numerical aperture to the optical fiber. Due to the high numerical aperture, the aerogel clad optical fiber has improved light collection efficiency.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- Assignee:
- Regents of University of California (Oakland, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5684907
- OSTI ID:
- 871216
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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