Rainbow of Colors in Photonic Fibers (IMAGE)

Harvard University

Rainbow of Colors in Photonic Fibers

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The photonic fibers are made by wrapping multiple layers of polymer around a glass core, which is later etched away. The thickness of the layers determines the apparent color of the fiber, which can range across the entire visible spectrum of light.

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Image courtesy of Mathias Kolle.

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