Abstract
A unique optical fiber geometry and interface coupler subsystem have been developed which provide two low-loss optical channels within a single optical fiber. This concentric-core optical fiber subsystem is applicable to duplex or two-channel transmission where extremely small fiber size and weight are required, for example, in aircraft, spacecraft, fiber guided missiles, or other special purposes.
© 1981 Optical Society of America
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