Ultra low loss of 0.15ldBkm, which is the lowest attenuation ever reported, has been achieved. Its impact on transmission systems with amplifiers such as EDFA and Raman is also examined. 02002 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: (060.2280) Fiber design and fabrication
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