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Polymeric microelement on the top of the fiber formation and optical loss in this element analysis
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Abstract
This paper describes the formation technology of polymeric microlenses self-organized on the fiber top in the limited reaction volume. The loss inserted to the optical coupling channel and their sources was investigated.
KeywordsSelf-FocusingMicrolensOptical FiberPhotopolymerCoupling
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