Radiation hard optical fibers

This paper examines currently existing fibers of nearly all types that show sufficient radiation hardness in lengths necessary for their respective applications. It also considers hydrogen loading or treatment and thermal or photo bleaching which can harden certain fibers or fiber links.

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