Optical fiber and system containing same

Details Optical fiber and system containing same Optical fiber and system containing same

2007-10-02

2007-10-02

Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C372S003000, C372S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10714524

ABSTRACT:
Optical fibers (e.g., fiber amplifiers and fiber lasers), and systems containing optical fibers (e.g., fiber amplifier systems and fiber laser systems) are disclosed.

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