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For New Applications, Give Photonic Fiber a Twist

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ERLANGEN, Germany, Aug. 10, 2012 — Simple longitudinal twists that convert photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) into filters were measured and theorized upon; the results suggest new applications in optical communications and will enable the construction of sensors, light amplifiers and lasers. Glass fibers typically are used to transport light over long distances — for example, fast data transmission over the Internet. PCFs are a novel variant of such optical fibers and are currently used for basic research. Their cross section is similar to that of a honeycomb: tiny hollow tubes surrounding the core run along the...Read full article

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    Published: August 2012
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