Hybrid optical fiber cable with hollow core fiber sections and end sections

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a hybrid optical fiber comprising a hollow core fiber section having a first end and a second end, one or more end fiber sections coupled to at least one end of the hollow core fiber section, and optionally a buffer tube encapsulating at least the hollow core fiber section. A hybrid optical cable may include a sheathing and two or more such hybrid optical fibers. Methods may include fabricating hybrid optical fibers by coupling glass core fiber sections to hollow core fiber sections, winding on a reel, and testing. Another method may involve installing and coupling hybrid optical fibers based on inspection results. The hollow core fiber sections may comprise various designs including anti-resonant, photonic bandgap, or nested structures.

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