Monolithic mode stripping fiber ferrule/collimator and method of making same
US7306376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4296
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monolithic ferrule/endcap/optical fiber structure is provided wherein an optical fiber is terminated in a ferrule and bonded by fusion to form a monolithic unit which minimizes optical loss and is typically capable of transmitting high power laser radiation, preferably on the order of 500 W and higher, without damage to the optical fiber and ferrule. Ferrule, endcap, optical fiber and fusible powder are composed of material of substantially the same physical characteristics such that, when all are fused together, the structure so formed is monolithic and the optical path is transparent.
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