Optics and Photonics News · 2002 · 15 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials SciencePhysicsOptical MaterialsOpticsPhotonicsFiber OpticsOptical FibersOptical WaveguidesPhotonic CrystalsPhotonic MaterialsWaveguidesFiber Optic WaveguidesOptical Fiber WaveguidesOptical PropertiesPhotonic Crystal FibersPhotonic Crystal WaveguidesWaveguide Design
Optical fibers with tiny air holes running along their length have recently aroused great excitement due to their unusual optical properties and their potential for device design. The article describes the new fiber waveguide forms enabled by this technology.