Glossary
- hard-clad silica fiber A type of optical fiber in which a silica core is surrounded by a hard polymer or similar material much stronger than the customary cladding material.
- cladding glass In fiber optics, the glass that is found around the glass core of the fiber, and that has a lower refractive index than the fiber.
- optical fiber Optical fiber is a thin, flexible, transparent strand or filament made of glass or plastic used for transmitting light signals over long distances with minimal loss of signal quality. It serves as a medium for conveying information in the form of...
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