Overview: There has been renewed interest in the development of IR Fibers operating in the 2-micron range for Homeland Security and defense applications. The government has invested over $30 million in the past 10 years to develop chalcogenide fibers.
Hollow core fibers with a photonic band gap reflector offer reduced attenuation as well as high power capacity and linearity. Photonics crystals or "Holey Fiber" have also sprung onto the scene offering high poser capability and non-linear properties useful for a wide range of optical components. This report compares the technology of these fibers, identifies the major players and assesses the market potential in military, Homeland Security, medical an industrial applications.
