Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

Fiber Laser Components

Motivation

Scalability of high power fiber lasers is closely linked to new fiber designs. As a consequence, new fiber optical components and processes are also necessary.

 

Characteristics and Technology

The Fraunhofer IOF Jena develops new joining technologies and processes for fiber optics and its components based on a CO2-laser.
High purity processes without any contaminations for splicing and tapering tasks can be provided.

 

Application

A CO2-laser is an efficient tool for manufacturing of different fiber laser components and fiber preparation processes with high precision, purity, and reproducibility:

  • Splicing of fibers with similar or different fiber cross-sections
  • Tapering of fibers and capillaries
  • Collapsing of Photonic Crystal Fibers
  • Stripping of coated fiber material
  • Shaping of fiber end facets
  • Cleaning of fiber tips
  • Splicing of special rod type fibers, etc.

Furthermore, pump couplers and beam shaping elements are manufactured.
The development of special customized processes and devices are possible.