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End-face preparation methods for high-intensity fiber applications
Three methods for fiber end-face preparation based on the availability of exceptionally good cleaved surfaces from a commercial vendor were discussed. A few breakdown and damage processes were studied for this purpose. Results were also compared to previous measurements obtained from fibers which were mechanicallly polished using an optimized polishing. The mean values for maximum transmitted energy before breakdown or damage for the cleaved-only and cleaved-plus-flame polished fibers were a bit higher than the corresponding value for mechanical polished fibers.