Apparatus and method for extracting optical energy from or coupl

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1989-12-29

1991-08-13

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

25022716, 385 48, G02B 626

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050391887

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber tap or coupler in which optical energy is extracted from or coupled into an optical fiber via a bent section of the fiber and in which compression means is provided for applying a compression force along the fiber including along at least the radially outermost portion of the bent section to reduce the likelihood of fracture.

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