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Single crystal infrared fibers

Bridges, 1981

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6833416237855972146
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Bridges T
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Infrared fibers

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The growth of single crystal AgBr optical fibers is described. A form of the Czochralski process is used and lengths of fiber up to 10 m have been made. Transparency of AgBr extends from 0.5 to 25 μm and measured attenuation of fiber and bulk material agree at …
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