Method and apparatus for combining laser light

Details Method and apparatus for combining laser light Method and apparatus for combining laser light

2004-01-15

2008-12-02

Connelly-Cushwa, M. R. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber bundle

Imaging

C385S043000, C385S115000, C385S121000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07460755

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic apparatus formed by fusing together multiple optical fibers and stretching the fused optical fibers to form a tapered portion. The tapered portion is cleaved or cut and polished to form a facet at which an optical beam is received or transmitted.

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