Abstract
Short wavelength attenuation from photodarkening was induced in ytterbium optical fibre by UV irradiation. Pristine and hydrogenated fibres were compared with latter showing resistance to photodarkening. High temperature annealing of irradiated pristine fibre reduced photodarkening.
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