Abstract: The invention includes fiber optic device, comprising a substrate comprising at least one groove comprising a first surface, a fiber stop a bonding material, and at least one fiber comprising a second surface in the at least one groove, wherein at least one of the first surface and the second surface has a surface energy that increases in the direction of the fiber stop and method for longitudinally locating an optical fiber stub in a groove wherein the fiber stub is pressed against a fiber stop by surface tension.

Abstract: An optical fiber fitting includes a cylindrical sleeve having a first annular groove extending normal to the axial direction on the inner surface of the cylindrical sleeve, a rod member having a plurality of channels each extending in the axial direction and receiving therein an optical fiber and a second annular groove extending normal to the axial direction, and a C-shape spring, having a radially outer surface received in the first annular groove and a radially inner surface received in the second annular groove, for locking the rod member with the cylindrical sleeve.

Abstract: A fiber distribution frame includes a fixture having a plurality of modules mounted side-by-side within said fixture with each of the modules being individually mounted in a line of travel. Each of the modules can be locked in any one of a plurality of discrete positions within the line of travel. Each of the modules contains a plurality of adapters for receiving and retaining fiber optic connectors. Further, the fixture may be tilted downwardly to provide access to the rear of the fixture.

Abstract: A pulsed solid state laser system is disclosed which utilizes a plurality of individual laser rods which are sequentially pumped and whose beans are combined into a single interleaved output bean. The individual laser rods are pumped at an average power level which is below that for maximum output power from each rod, thereby obviating the need for refrigeration cooling. A compact optical system is disclosed which permits a constant beam size even at different pump levels and other advantages. A compact cooling system is also disclosed.