Apparatus and method for high power laser-to-fiber alignment

Details Apparatus and method for high power laser-to-fiber alignment Apparatus and method for high power laser-to-fiber alignment

1995-10-02

1997-04-15

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

2502272, G02B 632

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056218311

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a novel apparatus and method capable of aligning an optical fiber for injection with a high power laser beam. More particularly, this apparatus and method use a camera coupled to a monitor to align the fiber tip coincident with the laser beam focus, without damaging the fiber jacket or cladding.

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