Corning Launches Single Polarization Specialty Fiber

Corning, NY -- Corning Incorporated today announced the introduction of a single polarization fiber optimized for use in the 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths. This leading edge addition to Corning's broad portfolio of specialty fibers is designed for use in next generation high power fiber lasers. These fibers are also utilized in fiber optic gyroscopes, current sensors and super luminescent sources.

Corning's patented single polarization fiber is made with Corning's proprietary outside vapor deposition (OVD) manufacturing process, yielding consistently superior fiber with high polarization extinction ratio and a broad bandwidth.

"Fiber lasers are an important and growing technology targeted for the aerospace and defense industry, as well as high power laser applications in several commercial market segments" stated James Haberstroh, specialty fiber product line manager. "Single polarization fiber, as well as our all-glass double clad specialty fiber, is an essential element in the continuing development of these next generation lasers. We are pleased to be a part of this innovative process to enable our customers' success."

James Hollis, Corning Photonic Materials commercial manager added, "We continue to concentrate on broadening both our telecommunications and non telecommunications portfolio. Aggressive product development in the specialty fiber area will remain a focal point for our business going forward and our efforts in bio-med, sensors and other markets will increase significantly in 2005."

Single polarization fiber is part of Corning's broad and growing specialty fiber portfolio, which includes polarization maintaining, high index, erbium, reduced clad and double clad fibers for telecommunications and non-telecommunications markets.

Corning's Photonic Materials product portfolio, including specialty fibers, polarizing glass, GRIN lenses, lensed fiber and other specialty materials, will be on exhibit during the Photonics West show January 25 - 27 in San Jose, California. For more information, visit the Corning booth (#2018 ) during the show or Corning's website at www.corning.com/photonicmaterials.

About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries.

Source: Corning Incorporated