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High power optical fiber ends having partially-doped gratings

US9268097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2014
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4296
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for creating a robust anti-reflective surface on a fiber end using various etching techniques to create a shallow grating that creates an effective index of refraction region to transition from air or the input material to the material of the fiber optical cable.

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