Reducing heating from non-coupled light in power transmitting optical fibers
US7309175B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4239
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus for mounting an optical fiber for coupling to a high power light source, the fiber being secured to its mount with a low refractive index adhesive. The low refractive index adhesive serves to reduce the coupling of light traveling within the fiber to the fiber mount, thereby reducing undesirable, potentially destructive heating in the fiber mount. The adhesive preferably comprises sol gel.
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