First, fundamental effects on polarization maintaining optical fibers are described. Next, research and development of the fibers and their applications are reviewed. Finally, future trends are referred.%最初に,偏波保持光ファイバの基礎的な事項に触れ,ついで,研究・開発について述べる.さらに,その応用に言及し,最後に、今後の展開について述べる。
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