Outer Cladding Diameter of Fiber Samples (IMAGE) Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Caption The diameter of the outer cladding (on the left axis) and the core (on the right axis) along the length of fiber samples. The inset in the bottom chart shows a cross section of the anisotropic fiber structure consisting of the core, the elliptical inner cladding, and the outer cladding. Credit MIPT Press Office Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.