Few-mode elastomeric optical fibers

We present a new approach for producing elastomeric optical fibers with an behaviour corresponding to few-mode fiber. Different have been produced by first fabricating thermoplastic polyurethane preforms and subsequently drawing them. The fiber attenuation has measured the cut-back technique bending transmission tolerance evaluated. potential assessed through two basic experiments in order highlight benefits of elasticity reduced core diameter. Future proposed is discussed shows very auspicious path towards unexplored applications.