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Photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) exploit the large index difference between air and glass to achieve modal properties unattainable by conventional fiber techniques.
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Roberts, P., Mangan, B., Sabert, H. et al. Control of dispersion in photonic crystal fibers. J Optic Comm Rep 2, 435–461 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10297-005-0058-9
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