Fiber Optic Tapers and Laser Damage Threshold
February 17, 2024
(Limitations of refractive waveguides for concentrating energy.) Background: We are often confronted with the challenge of trying to get a large diameter beams of light into a relatively small optical fiber or with trying to couple a high power laser into a relatively small core optical fiber. In the first case, the issue is completely
Average Power, Peak Power & Power Density
February 7, 2024
Background In laser applications the energy being delivered or transmitted in unit time should be known. Energy over time is Power. The units here are Joules (J) for Energy, Seconds (s) for time and Watts (W) for power were J/s=W. The next extension in analysis is to consider Power Density as in Power per Unit
Solarization of Fiber Optics
January 14, 2024
Scope The intent of this note is to discuss the effect commonly known as “solarization” as it relates to fiberoptics and to offer a brief of what is known in the industry regarding fibers that are somewhat resistant to this effect. This information comes from years of experience and none of the information contained herein
Serving High Power Fiber Optic Applications at XSOF™
December 28, 2023
One of the many different custom fiber optic assemblies that XSOF™ makes is products for high-power applications. High-power laser cables are a unique type of fiber optic product, used typically in operations such as marking, engraving, cutting, and welding. And not only do we manufacture these, we build them specially to meet the requirements of
How Custom Fiber Solutions by XSOF™ Are Tailored to Perfection
December 18, 2023
XSOF™ is ‘client forward’ specializing in custom fiber optic solutions and products for the most difficult applications. We are a team of professionals–scientists, technologists, engineers, and business professionals–with broad experience that work together to ensure our clients receive the quality products necessary for their needs. Tailored to you Custom fiber optic products are the backbone