Automated laser fusion system for high strength optical fiber sp

Details Automated laser fusion system for high strength optical fiber sp Automated laser fusion system for high strength optical fiber sp

1989-10-20

1991-05-21

Lee, John D.

Electric heating

Microwave heating

Tunnel furnace

21912163, 350 962, G02B 638

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050169718

ABSTRACT:
An automated computer controlled process optical fiber splicing system 11 which yields consistent, high strength, low loss, high quality splices. The system of the invention includes a positioning system 17, 21, 29, and 31 for moving at least two optical fiber ends 15 and 19 into relative alignment at a junction 23. A high intensity beam of energy 37 is directed at the junction 23 of the fibers to achieve the high temperatures required for fusing the ends thereof. The focus of the beam 37 is adjusted to control the temperature profile of the energy applied to the junction 23.

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