Transport optical fiber for Q-switched lasers
US7400794B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3816
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber assembly includes a clad optical fiber having an end-cap thereon. Radiation is focused into the optical fiber via the end-cap. A roughened portion of the fiber cladding behind the end-cap allows any radiation focused into the fiber and propagating in the cladding to escape the optical fiber. A concave reflector surrounding the optical fiber reflects the escaped radiation away from the fiber assembly. A connector for connecting the optical fiber to a laser includes an air-cooled beam-dump for receiving the radiation reflected away from the optical fiber.
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