Optical fiber structures and methods for varying laser beam profile
US10088632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S2301/20
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In various embodiments, the beam parameter product and/or numerical aperture of a laser beam is adjusted utilizing a step-clad optical fiber having a central core, a first cladding, an annular core, and a second cladding.
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