Abstract
The term optical fibers indicates special forms of optical waveguides, the most important special features of which are:
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rotationally symmetrical cross-section
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flexible
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can be produced in great lengths
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(2008). Optical Fibers. In: POF Handbook. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-76629-2_2
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