We lack precise, affordable techniques for manufacturing zero-defect optical fibers in microgravity.
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ZBLAN optical fibers produced in space exhibit far lower light attenuation than Earth-made fibers, but manufacturing defect rates remain high. Microgravity fluid dynamics and draw-tower controls must be perfected.
Citation ID: WS02128
Title: We lack precise, affordable techniques for manufacturing zero-defect optical fibers in microgravity.
URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=2128