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A processed fiber is used to distribute energy from an electromagnetic (EM) energy source to a material in which the fiber is embedded. The electromagnetic energy source supplies electromagnetic energy to the fiber and the fibers emit portions of the EM energy along the length of the fiber. The seal

A processed fiber is used to distribute energy from an electromagnetic (EM) energy source to a material in which the fiber is embedded. The electromagnetic energy source supplies electromagnetic energy to the fiber and the fibers emit portions of the EM energy along the length of the fiber. The sealant material absorbs a quantity of the electromagnetic energy sufficient to cure the sealant material and propagates excess electromagnetic energy through the sealant material without significant additional absorption. This prevents the sealant material from over-curing. Additionally, a fully cured material can be used to generate thermal energy and thereby serve as a heat blanket that can be used to de-ice aircraft.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for adhering a sealant material to a structure comprising:an electromagnetic energy source for supplying electromagnetic energy to one or more fibers;the sealant material mounted on the structure for interfacing with the structure; andthe fibers being embedded

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for adhering a sealant material to a structure comprising:an electromagnetic energy source for supplying electromagnetic energy to one or more fibers;the sealant material mounted on the structure for interfacing with the structure; andthe fibers being embedded in the sealant material for receiving electromagnetic energy from the electromagnetic energy source and disbursing electromagnetic energy at intermediate sections of the fiber;whereby the sealant material absorbs a quantity of the electromagnetic energy sufficient to cure the sealant material and permits excess electromagnetic energy to pass through the sealant material without significant additional absorption.