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Non-destructive dissipation of excess optical energy

US9494751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2014
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/03627
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical energy in excess of that which is properly coupled into the core of an optical fiber is non-destructively redirected and benignly dissipated so as to minimize damage in a fiber coupled system.

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