Abstract
A review of published work in the field of chalcogenide glass optical fibers for mid-infrared is presented. Fabrication processes, optical and mechanical properties are discussed. Present fibers are appropriate for short distance applications. CO power transmission can be considered.© (1987) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

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