Internal fiber feature to assist core centering

摘要

The invention relates to a method of making an optical fiber and an optical fiber made in accordance with the inventive method. The method includes the step of drawing an optical fiber from a multiple crucible apparatus, wherein one of the crucibles of the apparatus has a non-symmetrical orifice. The inventive fiber has at least a core and cladding. At least one section of the inventive fiber includes an orientation element.