AU5316699A - Methods and apparatus for producing optical fiber - Google Patents

Methods and apparatus for producing optical fiber

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AU5316699A
AU5316699A AU53166/99A AU5316699A AU5316699A AU 5316699 A AU5316699 A AU 5316699A AU 53166/99 A AU53166/99 A AU 53166/99A AU 5316699 A AU5316699 A AU 5316699A AU 5316699 A AU5316699 A AU 5316699A
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optical fiber
producing optical
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fiber
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Polly W. Chu
Rebecca Dahlman
Matthew J. Dejneka
John W. Solosky
Otis L. Wilson Jr.
Kevin J. Yost
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  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Manufacture, Treatment Of Glass Fibers (AREA)
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US60097876 1998-08-25
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KR (1) KR20010082180A (en)
CN (1) CN1324334A (en)
AU (2) AU5316699A (en)
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