Optical fibers with various coatings are subjected to zero-stress soaking in water at room temperature and at 80°C. Change in fiber strength over time is tracked using two-point bend strength testing. The aging behavior of the fibers with different coatings is compared and the results are discussed.|Optical fibers with various coatings are subjected to zero-stress soaking in water at room temperature and at 80°C. Change in fiber strength over time is tracked using two-point bend strength testing. The aging behavior of the fibers with different coatings is compared and the results are discussed.

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