18 Dec 2008 A single continuous fiber with an integral tapered section. Tapered optical fibers made by very carefully controlling draw process to produce a single continuous fiber with integral tapered section. This process results in superior fiber strength, precision alignment and optical power transmission. Tapered optical fibers cause optical mode mixing that tends to homogenize spatial power distribution. A larger input core diameter can prevent input damage and allow a smaller diameter pigtail for convenience in adapting to a wide range of optical applications. | 
