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Molten Core Flux Formation Method and Fibers Formed Therefrom

Semiconductor optical fibers marry the enablement of modern electronic devices of semiconductors with the light-guiding capability of fiber optics. Combining these attributes allows for the desirable material properties of important semiconductor phases in the form of long lengths of fiber. Semiconductor optical fibers are made using one of two approaches:...

Published: 4/9/2026 | Updated: 5/23/2022 | Inventor(s): John Ballato, Thomasina Zaengle, Ursula Gibson, Baris Kokuoz

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Category(s): Advanced Materials, Fiber & Films, Manufacturing

Highly Rare Earth Doped Optical Fiber & Heating Element Comprising Same

This highly rare earth doped optical fiber and heating element is superior to traditional methods, allow for the absorption of light for biomedical and microfluidic applications. According to Allied Market Research, the global optical fiber market was valued at $3,477 million in 2017, and is projected to reach $8,153 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR...

Published: 5/1/2025 | Updated: 10/27/2020 | Inventor(s): John Ballato, Courtney Kucera, Matthew Tuggle, Peter Dragic, Andrey Mironov

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Category(s): Biomedical Sciences

Hydrothermal Growth of Thin Film, Co-Doped Crystals with Optimized Properties for Mass Production (2010-051)

This alternative approach for growing thin film and co-doped crystals uses hydrothermal techniques that result in optimized crystal qualities, ideal for solid state laser applications. Solid state lasers are used in a wide variety of applications, including the defense, communication, and medical fields. This broad spectrum of uses and the consumer...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Updated: 5/19/2016 | Inventor(s): Joseph Kolis, Colin Mcmillen, James Matthew Mann, John Ballato

Keywords(s): Photonic Crystals

Category(s): Advanced Materials

A Brillouin Athermal Optical Fiber (2012-082)

Optical fibers are enablers of a wide variety of modern technologies. However, during use, optical fibers heat up and their performance can subsequently change. This form of thermal dependence is especially problematic for high energy fiber laser and optical fiber sensor systems. Currently, the market for optical fiber sensors is projected to be $4...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Updated: 9/30/2013 | Inventor(s): John Ballato, Peter Dragic

Keywords(s): Analytical/Instrumentation/Sensors-Non-Medical/NonBiological, Optical Fibers/Materials/Other

Category(s): Advanced Materials

Enhanced Silicon Optical Fiber

Optical fibers are used in a wide range of industries as a conduit to transmit light. Fibers comprising silicon offer a marriage of fiber optics with silicon photonics and opens the door to numerous opportunities in chemical sensing, thermal imaging, and related applications where infared light is used. Application ...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Updated: 11/8/2011 | Inventor(s): John Ballato, Robert Rice

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Category(s): Advanced Materials

Optical Fiber Systems and Methods

This technology features a composite perform having a core material rod that comprises single crystal silicon and a cladding material perform surrounding the core rod. These optical fibers provide better removal of dissipated heat from the beam in comparison to a nonlinear optical device fabricated from a traditional bulk crystal which promises higher...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Updated: 2/1/2011 | Inventor(s): John Ballato, Robert Rice

Keywords(s): Electronics Parts/Manufacturing, Optical Fibers/Materials/Other

Category(s): Advanced Materials